IT: Data Analytics (AAQ Extended Certificate)

Course Overview

Entry Qualifications

In addition to the standard College entry requirements (see below), this course requires students to have achieved grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

What will I study?

You must complete three mandatory and two optional units to be awarded the Extended Certificate in IT: Data Analytics.

The three mandatory units are:

  • Unit F200: Fundamentals of Data Analytics

This unit is assessed by an exam. The exam is 1 hour and 15 minutes and has 60 marks in total. All questions in the exam are compulsory.

  • Unit F201: Big Data and Machine Learning

This unit is assessed by an exam. The exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes and has 60 marks in total. All questions in the exam are compulsory.

  • Unit F202: Spreadsheet Data Modelling

Assessed by written assignments.

 

The two optional units are:

  • Unit F204: Data and the Internet of Everything (IoE)

Assessed by internal assignment.

  • Unit F205: Data Visualisation

Assessed by internal assignment.

How will I study?

This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity and individual study. Teachers are not only well qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.

How is the course examined?

This AAQ in IT: Data Analytics is assessed by two written exams, one of 1 hour and 15 minutes and the other of 1 hour and 30 minutes, as well as a portfolio of assignments. It is graded: Pass, Merit, and Distinction. Students can obtain a Distinction* grade overall.

Where next?

Level 3 courses earn you UCAS points allowing you to take on HND/ HNC or honours degrees.

What does the course combine well with?

Complementary subjects are any other Level 3 subjects.

Equivalents

This course is equivalent to one A Level.

College Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language, and Maths

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