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