Data Science
Graduate Apprenticeship
What's Data Science like?
Data scientists help businesses make decisions or solve problems. With a Graduate Apprenticeship in Data Science, you’ll prepare for a career in a fast-paced sector.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 10
You'll gain a Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10. When you complete it you'll achieve the following qualification(s):
BSc (Honours) degree in Data Science at SCQF Level 10
What will I learn?
A Graduate Apprenticeship is much more than getting a degree. Because it’s work-based, you’ll also gain a range of useful experience and skills such as:
understanding an organisation’s data strategy and why it's important
sourcing, collecting and integrating data
techniques such as machine learning, data mining and forecasting
research methods and statistical techniques, such as hypothesis testing
the principles and advantages of machine learning
specialist data analytical tools and how they're used
how data science can improve an organisation’s processes and outputs
communicating meaning from data
how data science operates within data governance and security
project management methods
Course content
The key content areas in the Data Science: SCQF Level 10 Graduate Apprenticeship are:
Data management
Data analytics
Statistical techniques
Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Data engineering
Business insights through data science
Data protection and ethics
Data science professional skills and behaviours
Developing skills
Your Graduate Apprenticeship will also help you to develop meta-skills. Employers value these skills, which include:
communication
problem-solving
working with others
time-management
being adaptable
leading teams
These skills are crucial for your future life and career as they help you to:
cope and excel during change
solve problems
collaborate with others
Where could it take me?
You could find employment in roles such as:
data scientist
data engineer
data analyst
data architect
machine learning engineer
data insight analyst
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for Graduate Apprenticeships vary by course and institution.
Each vacancy advert tells you what qualifications you need to start the apprenticeship. Or you can contact the university for guidance on entry requirements.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll study at university about 1 day a week. When you complete the apprenticeship you’ll have achieved an honours degree.
How long will it take?
A Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10 (honours degree level) will take up to 4 years to complete.
You might complete the apprenticeship in a shorter time. That's because the format means you can attend university outwith term times.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.