Digital & Technology Solutions (Data Analytics),BSc (Hons)

The work of a data analyst incorporates many aspects of digital technology systems which require the data analyst to possess a broad foundation of skills and knowledge in order to be effective. This programme has therefore, been designed to give the apprentice a broad grounding in technology solutions and with an awareness of issues of quality, cost and time which are necessary in order to be effective in their role.The apprentice will be responsible for providing up-to-date, accurate and relevant data analysis for the organisation. They are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data across the network infrastructure. They have a good understanding of data structures, software development procedures and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a wide range of standard and custom analytical studies, providing data solutions to a range of business issues. The apprentice will document and report the results of data analysis activities making recommendations to improve business performance. This degree apprenticeship blends employer defined knowledge and skills outcomes that are integrated and assessed as part of the degree. The degree apprenticeship will take between 3 and 6 years to complete although typically, it will be 3 or 4 years as agreed with your employer. It leads to an Honours degree qualification that is contextualised for workplace competency as a digital and technology solutions professional that can operate as a Data Analyst.Honours degree apprentices will gain the knowledge, skills and insights that are in demand by employers today and into the future. The apprentice will be supported in contextualising this learning in the workplace by practitioners from the sector. Using industry specific technology and equipment the apprentice will also develop the technical, business, project interpersonal and behavioural knowledge and skills to operate professionally in the workplace.