Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Level 6

Working Patterns: Adaptable working, Full-time

Job summary

• Are you interested in data analytics and the tools and skills that aid problem solving?
• Would you like the opportunity to earn whilst you learn?
  

If you are looking for a career change with a pathway into the Civil Service, or a recent school leaver unsure whether to choose between continuing your study or work, then this could just be the role for you.

Apprenticeships provide an exciting opportunity to be in employment with the added bonus of being able to 'earn as you learn.' Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will be equipped with all the relevant knowledge to progress within your chosen career path.

The use and management of data is becoming ever more important in a modern economy. Data science plays a key role in driving competitiveness and better public services, improving the lives of us as citizens. In order to realise the potential new data sources hold, we need to be alive to opportunities as they arise and ensure people have the right skills to unleash innovation through data science across the public sector.

This really is an exciting opportunity to come and work at the heart of Data Science and join like-minded experienced teams of Data Scientists across Government.

As a Data Science Apprentice, you will have a passion for maths and data science and be enthusiastic about the real day to day challenges presented from a broad span of projects for government.

What is included in the apprenticeship?

In England, the course will be delivered by the University of Nottingham and will follow a hybrid model that includes a requirement for some attendance at the university. The programme will be 42 months, with the last six months being dedicated to the End Point Assessment.

In Wales, the course will be delivered by Cardiff Metropolitan and is taught in person. The programme will be 36 months.

Qualifications

To apply for this apprenticeship, you will need to have, or hope to obtain by September 2025 the following:

• GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade 5 or equivalent, GCSE English Language at minimum Grade 4 or equivalent
• 3 A-Levels at BBC or above, to include C or above in Mathematics. The following A Levels are not accepted Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking.

Or;

• Level 4 apprenticeship (Merit or Distinction) in a similar subject (i.e. Level 4 Data Analytics)

Any "Data Science” or "Computer Science” qualification achieved at degree level or higher will make you ineligible for this apprenticeship.
Qualifications with modules of data analysis or/ data science or computer science up to a level 4 will also need to be checked to ensure you are eligible for funding.

• You must not already have a qualification of the same type, content and level
• You must not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time.
• You must not hold a qualification which makes you eligible to join the Government Statistician Group (GSG) or Government Operational Research Service (GORS) graduate routes (A first or second-class honours degree in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content; or a higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training)

Selection process details

Application and online test:

Step 1 – Short application followed by CV and Personal Statement

• The application consists of two parts, firstly the short form followed by the full application covering your CV, Personal Statement and Eligibility.
• Your CV should cover details of qualifications and employment history and any relevant skills and experience.
• Employment history is not a requirement of this role, we welcome applications from both those with and without employment history.

Submit a personal statement of 1000 words based on the questions outlined below. In your Personal Statement we are looking for evidence of:

1. What interests you about the apprenticeship?
2. Given the length of this apprenticeship, how will you ensure that you are motivated to keep track of your performance in order to complete the programme?
3. There are times when we receive feedback from others that we don’t want to hear. How would you ensure you acted on that feedback while maintaining a good relationship with that person?
4. What has been your biggest challenge to date and how did you overcome this?

As the criteria are scored, we would recommend that you give clear examples.

For more information about this role, candidate pack, and to apply, please follow the APPLY link to Civil Service Jobs.