Data Science Apprenticeship

Qualification:

• BSc (Hons) Data Science
• Duration - 42 months (including EPA period)
• Delivery - Blended learning: combines remote online learning and face to face teaching delivered by block release in Nottingham

Entry requirements:

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent (prior to admission)

with

BBC at A-Level to include Maths

The following A-Levels are not accepted: Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking. 

Candidates are reviewed on a case-by-case basis enabling employees with lower-level apprenticeships (including Level 4 Data Analyst), a strong mathematical background or substantial work experience with relevant qualifications to be considered. Apprentices’ prior learning may affect the start date of their programme. 

All apprentices must:

Be working in a job role that provides opportunities to apply and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours from the programme, outlined in the Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Standard.

spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship. This also applies to remote and hybrid workers.

Have access to the off-the-job training detailed in their individual learning plan.

Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.English and maths eligibility requirement

English and maths eligibility requirement is assessed based on the apprentice's age at the start of their apprenticeship. Please note that English and maths eligibility requirements do not supersede programme entry requirements. 

Aged 16-18: Apprentices who do not hold a level 2 qualification in English and Maths must study towards and achieve this during their apprenticeship. Funding is available. 

Aged 19+: There is no mandatory requirement to complete Level 2 English and maths. However, apprentices or employers may opt-in for the apprentice to study towards an English and maths qualification if they don't already have an equivalent qualification, with funding available if they choose to do so.

Apprentices who do not provide a suitable Level 2 English certificate, and do not hold an appropriate English language equivalent qualification from this list, will also need to provide an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result that is dated within the last two years. The minimum requirement for this programme is an overall score of 6.0, with no less than a 5.5 in each of the individual elements. The university’s policy around this can be found here. 

Start date - September 2026.

The department leads strategic transformation projects, develops trust-wide digital capability, strengthens communication and engagement, and ensures that technology and data are used purposefully to improve experiences for staff, pupils and families. By combining this expertise with a strong understanding of education, the team helps schools focus on what matters most, delivering outstanding learning opportunities and supporting every child to thrive. Operational Excellence is not simply a support function; it is a catalyst for innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable organisational growth.