IT: Data Analytics (AAQ)

Course Overview

IT: Data Analytics (AAQ)

Data analytics is all about finding useful information from large amounts of data, which helps businesses make smart decisions and grow. As more data is generated and used in today’s world, the demand for Data Analysts has increased significantly, showing how important data-driven decision-making is across different industries. This course will help develop your skills in statistics and analysis, teaching you how to manipulate and visualise data effectively.

Course highlights:

You will study three mandatory units:

  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics

  • Big Data with Machine Learning

  • Spreadsheet Data Modelling.

These units develop the fundamental knowledge required for a career working in data-related occupations as well as the skills and knowledge needed to developing spreadsheet modelling solutions that meet client needs.

You will study two of the following optional units:

Relational Database Design

  • Data and the Internet of Everything

  • Data Visualisation

  • Data and Digital Marketing.

Each of these units will help to further develop the skills and knowledge of data analytics by applying them to real-world situations and develop solutions to meet clients’ requirements.

Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College

Course Start: September 2025

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: QSFCITCE1Y

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

This course is not eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Course Content

  • Average GCSE point score of 5 or above including GCSE Grade 5 in English Language and GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics.

A combination of two externally assessed exam units and three internally assessed coursework units.

You will need access to a computer to complete work outside of lessons.

Certificate

The combination of subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills, and broader transferable skills developed through this course, will help you progress to further study in related areas such as: Business Analytics Information Technology Digital Marketing

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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The course information on this page was last updated 07 May 2025.