Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst) BSc
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Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst) BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- G4DG
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Fees
- None - your employer pays your tuition fees. In addition, you will earn a salary while you study.
Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst) BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- G4DK
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Fees
- None - your employer pays your tuition fees. In addition, you will earn a salary while you study.
Overview
Earn while you train to become a data analyst, and graduate with both a BSc and four years of work experience.
Data analysts collect, organise and study data. They report their findings and make recommendations, developing models, visualisations and analysis pipelines.
This degree apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a data analyst. You’ll study one day a week on campus at Queen Mary, gaining academic credit by attending labs and lectures.
On the other days of the week, you’ll learn on the job, with one of our partner employers. Assessments will draw on your academic and workplace learning. At the end of the course, you will complete an end-point assessment to gain an apprenticeship certificate alongside your degree.
How to apply
The process to apply for a degree apprenticeship varies slightly depending on whether you are currently employed or an aspiring employee.
Please email sande-apprenticeships@qmul.ac.uk to discuss the application process.
Structure
Year 1
Core and compulsory
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Reflective Practice for Technology Professionals
- Quality Driven Development
- Introduction to Data Analysis
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
Core and compulsory
- Next Generation Technology Design: Network, Security and Green Computing
- Business Intelligence and Databases
- Reflective Leadership and Project Management
- Analysis, Software and Career Practice
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Core and compulsory
- Project and End Point Assessment
- Research-Informed Professional Practice
- DTSP EPA Gateway
- Digital Innovation and Product Development
- AI and Statistical Data Analysis
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
The full programme details and description are available in our Programme and Module Directory
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Student Testimonial
"No two degree apprentices have the same experiences within PwC, there are endless opportunities to develop yourself in whatever way you see fit. The curriculum I study is also very interesting and vast, it varies from aspects such as programming and computing theory, to a more business-focused approach, which means no two days are ever the same. I truly feel blessed to be a part of PwC."
Teaching
Teaching and learning
This programme combines academic study and work experience at PwC, in a block-release delivery model.
In Semester A, you will attend workshops, labs, and big classroom teaching sessions at the LCIOT campus. Further, you will have one week of sprint teaching each semester at Mile End campus. During this period, you'll receive approximately three to four days of weekly contact time made up of workshops, lab sessions and big classroom teaching.
In Semester B, you will commence work full-time across various data teams at one of the local PwC offices for five months of each academic year. During this time, you will have a work context academic module to complete.
Your semester C will contain both employment and remote / on campus learning before you go on summer break.
Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by a team of dedicated staff from both the University and PwC, who will coach you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in your apprenticeship.
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of exams and coursework. There are practical assignments for laboratory-based modules, and exercise sheets or written assignments for more theoretical modules.
The End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment (EPA) module is a 12-hour per semester module where students will reflect on the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB’s) that should be displayed during their apprenticeship. This will train them to sit their End Point Assessment, taken at the final stage of their apprenticeship.
The EPA contains three requirements, the synoptic project, the project presentation and the professional discussion.
Resources and facilities
You will be taught at the London City Institute of Technology, a partnership between Queen Mary and Newham College, based near Canning Town station.
You'll have access to well-designed resources for self-directed study, and we will pair you with a specialist advisor to support your progress throughout your apprenticeship. You will attend a variety of workshops and contact sessions to keep you in touch with Queen Mary and PwC. These are designed to help you progress both professionally and academically.
Entry requirements
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Non-UK students
To apply, you must be either:
- a citizen of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA)
- or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years
- or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes), and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
See the UK Government apprenticeship funding rules.
This course does not accept applications for deferred entry.
Funding
You will be paid for your work with the employer. Degree apprentices will start on an annual salary of at least £22,000 (£26,000 for those over 21), and depending on your job role, employer and pathway you may be offered more.
Your employer will pay all of your Queen Mary tuition fees. They may also support with travel, accommodation, or additional training.
Visit the government apprenticeships website www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship to explore live vacancies and find helpful contacts.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
Graduate destinations
PwC has consistently been voted Best Graduate Employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey. It's considered one of the 'big 4', which refers to the world's top four accounting firms.
At the end of the apprenticeship, we expect that you’ll continue your career at PwC as a graduate, using the skills and experience you will have gained.
Career support
Our Careers and Enterprise service run regular employability events and workshops, and host industry speakers on campus.
They can also offer:
- specialist advice on choosing a career path,
- support with finding work experience, internships and jobs,
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms,
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
