STUDY

Undergraduate

Data Scientist (Degree Apprenticeship) *

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2026
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2026
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
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Overview

The Data Scientist (Degree Apprenticeship) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that combines mathematics, statistics, software engineering, communication and domain-specific knowledge to extract insights and value from data.  

Data Scientists use their diverse skills to solve complex problems and improve processes by analysing and visualising data. They communicate findings to both technical and non- technical audiences, make strategic recommendations, and handle data ethically. They continually seek new techniques and tools, perform statistical analysis, build models, and maintain robust data solutions to achieve organisational goals.

On completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Data Science (Degree Apprenticeship).

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

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in the East of England for graduate prospects

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in the UK for spend on academic services

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Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and upon receipt of the apprenticeship certificate, you are eligible to apply for The Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci) through a shortened application route. You will also need to be a member of a professional body that is licensed by the Science Council to be awarded this status. Further information is on the Science Council’s website. Graduates from this programme can purse a number of careers such as:  

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Specialist
  • Bid Data Analyst
  • Informatics

Apprenticeship Funding

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support. Please see our Apprenticeship pages for more information.

Apprenticeships Information
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