Digital Business Services T-level (Data Analytics)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
DIGITAL BUSINESS SERVICES T-LEVEL (Data Analytics)
Overview
Are you intrigued by digital technology and data? Interested in working in the world of business? If you want a job that combines these elements, our T-level Digital Business Services Level 3 course is a great way to start your journey onto future careers or higher education in these areas, furnishing you with the core knowledge and skills needed to progress.
Course Details
Level
Level 3
Duration
2 years full-time
Placement
315 hours
Entry
September
Fees
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Department
Department of Digital
Course Breakdown
Year 1
Core Component
All students will develop an understanding of:
- How digital technologies impact business and the market environment
- The ethical and moral implications of digital technology
- Using data in software design
- Using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems
- Digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments
- Legal and regulatory obligations relating to digital technologies
- The privacy and confidentiality of personal data
- The technical, physical and human aspects of internet security
- Planning digital projects
- Testing software, hardware and data
- Digital tools for project management and collaboration
Year 2
Occupational Specialism (Data Technician)
All students will develop the knowledge and skills of a data technician. This occupation is found in all sectors where data is generated or processed. You will learn how to:
- Source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods
- Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
- Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
- Blend data from multiple sources as directed and apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English Language or equivalent.
- GCSE Maths at grade 5.
English and Maths
As applicants are required to achieve English and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) prior to entering this course, University College Birmingham will not offer English or Maths alongside this T-level.
Supporting Documents Required
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance. This will be assessed in conjunction with your qualifications and application during the confirmation of your place at University College Birmingham.
Applicant Criteria
As this is a 2-year study programme, you will need to be aged 16 to 18 to apply for this course.
Currently, T-level courses are only funded for learners who are under the age of 19 at the point of enrolment. However, the government is currently reviewing the T-level pathway for mature learners, which we hope will be available in the future. If you would like to apply for a related course, please consider Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business).
Placement
T-level courses require you to complete a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) on placement over the two years. You will be required to work with our HIRED team to secure your placement.
Guaranteed Progression
Students who achieve 56 UCAS points or more from this qualification will automatically be guaranteed a place on a degree course at University College Birmingham. Some undergraduate courses require additional entry requirements, so applicants are advised to check entry requirements before applying.
Key Information
Teaching and Assessment
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate your achievement of the Core Component and Occupational Specialism Component.
Core Component
The Core Component is 100% externally assessed. The assessment consists of:
- Paper A written examination
- Paper B written examination
- Employer-set project
Occupational Specialism Component
The Occupational Specialism Components are also external task-based assignments and are marked externally by Pearson.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy.
Work Placements
Work placements offer a wealth of benefits alongside your studies, helping you put your learning into practice, develop your skills and understanding of the workplace, boost your CV for your chosen career or enhance your UCAS application for higher education. Our Hired employability team can help find the ideal placement for you.
Our Digital Business Services T-level course requires you to complete a minimum of 315 hours on placement. In order to demonstrate threshold competence in digital business services, you will be observed during your industry placement.
Career Opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
- Data logging technician: Average Salary: £18,600
- Data centre technician: Average Salary: £37,500
- Data analyst: Average Salary: £32,500
- Research analyst: Average Salary: £20,000
Aspiring to a higher level career? Complete this course and you could progress onto our Computer Science BSc (Hons)/FdSc, Cybersecurity BSC (Hons)/FdA or Business Management BA (Hons)/FdA course.