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Develop the technical and analytical skills required for a career in data science. Combine academic study with practical, work-based learning. Gain valuable real-world experience while earning a degree.
The Data Scientist Apprenticeship is designed to develop the technical and analytical skills required for a career in data science. It combines academic study with practical, work-based learning, enabling apprentices to gain valuable real-world experience while earning a degree.
This apprenticeship is ideal for those working in a digital analyst role in an organisation and looking to progress their skills and knowledge. It's also a great opportunity for businesses to upskill existing and new technical experts, as they will learn diverse skills.
You'll focus on core areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Programming, and Statistical Modelling. You'll build expertise in the latest data science tools and techniques while contributing directly to your workplace.
It offers a blend of online learning and work-based projects, with dedicated academic tutors providing guidance throughout. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll be well-prepared to continue with your employer or advance into other roles across the data science field.
Teaching on this apprenticeship takes place one day a week (Fridays) at the University with the remaining of your learning taking place at your place of work.
The course is delivered using a blended learning approach by experienced tutors using a variety of teaching styles including lectures, seminars, coaching, tutorial groups, project work, group work, and independent study.
The modules are mapped against the Data Scientist apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours framework with assessment methods including:
You'll go through an ‘End Point Assessment (EPA)’ following the successful completion of all course modules.
This assessment method has three components:
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
The apprenticeship is work-based and is subject to the apprentice being employed by an organisation for the duration. The employer must confirm apprentices comply with the apprentice eligibility criteria including funding requirements.
Entrants to the degree apprenticeship will usually have gained the equivalent of 112 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject areas or relevant work experiences.
Applicants must hold GCSE Maths and English at a minimum of Grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent). An employer may set other requirements in addition to tariff points.
To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships. For smaller employers, the government pays 95%, with the remainder co-invested by the business.
For a discussion around your specific requirements please call 0191 515 3361 or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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