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BSc (Hons) Applied Data Science (Degree Apprenticeship) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Degree apprenticeship in data science, building the ability to extract insights, knowledge and intelligence from complex business data, developed with industry to meet regional skills gaps. Apprentices study one day per week during the academic teaching period and spend the remaining days in employment.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies  |  Duration: 3 years full time.  |  Study mode: degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Programming Fundamentals, Data Communication, Fundamentals of Data Science, Mathematics for Computing. Year 2: Visualisation of Data, Blockchain Fundamentals, Applied Data Science, Big Data Management. Year 3: Big Data and Distributed Computing, Social Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Apprenticeship Project.

Career pathways

Apprentices apply learning in a relevant full-time role, with competencies assessed in the workplace by the employer and three-way progress meetings with a Degree Apprenticeship Mentor.

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Entry requirements

Degree apprenticeship: applicants must be in full-time relevant employment in a role aligned to the Wales Digital Degree Apprenticeship Framework Specification for this subject; vacancies are advertised and managed by employers, and entry is decided jointly by the university and the employer, who sign a three-way learning agreement with the apprentice. Indicative academic requirements: Typical offer for Year 1 entry: 104-112 (indicative) tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). A levels: minimum three A levels including grades CCC, no specific subjects required (Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject). BTEC National/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Level: Merit, no specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: no specific subjects required. IB Diploma: 2 x H5, no specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades, no specific subjects required (Higher level subjects only considered at minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD, no specific subjects required (Scottish Highers also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers). Combinations of qualifications are accepted if they meet the minimum requirements; contextual offers apply; mature applicants and applicants with relevant experience or RPL are considered individually. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent (a minimum IELTS of 6.0 is stated for international apprentices). Direct entry to Year 2 or 3 may be considered with an appropriate HND/C or equivalent in a relevant subject, or through recognition of experiential learning.

Duration: 3 years full time.

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