Data Science Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

You must either be employed at a company that supports your enrolment in the programme or have received a job offer from a firm that intends to hire you as an apprentice.

You should have a UK first or an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject area such as computing, mathematics, physics, engineering, information science, economics, or a related discipline with mathematical and computational content.

We will also accept applicants with degrees in business, economics, psychology and health, if they demonstrate some statistical, mathematical and computer scripting aptitude, e.g. by referring to qualifications, courses and experience.

We may accept a lower class degree with relevant work experience, but this is at our discretion. We recommend your personal statement explains why you are interested in Data Science, points to relevant experience and indicates which particular aspects of our course interest you.

You will require:

• Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (usually GCSE)
• Employment within an organisation that support your enrolment in the degree as part of your Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics Specialist) training.

You must be a UK or EU national with the right to work in the UK. The Apprenticeship Levy covers roles in organisations in England.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Also accredited by BCS on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

This course is an apprenticeship, and to apply you must be employed at a company that supports your enrolment on the scheme, or you’ve received a job offer with a firm that wishes to employ you as an apprentice.

You should have a curiosity and interest in data with a strong desire to learn new techniques to boost your career.

Your course includes some complex programming tasks so it’s likely you’ll come from a professional background that requires good numeracy and enjoy working with algorithms.

Fees and funding

Please visit: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/data-science