GORS - Level 6 Data Science Apprenticeship

Details of eligibility requirements and the application process for our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science, for school leavers and career changers.

If you’re a recent school leaver, considering your next step, or looking for a career change with a pathway into GORS and the Civil Service, this apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to be in employment, working on varied analytical projects across Government, with the added bonus of being able to ‘earn as you learn’. You will be studying towards a BSc in Data Science as part of this Level 6 Apprenticeship, completing both on the job and off the job training. Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be equipped with all the relevant knowledge to progress within your chosen career path.

In England, the course will be delivered by the University of Nottingham and will follow a hybrid model that includes a requirement for some attendance at the university. The programme will be 42 months, with the last six months being dedicated to the End Point Assessment. In Wales, the course will be delivered by Cardiff Metropolitan University and is taught in person. The programme will be 36 months.

As a Data Science Apprentice, you’ll join experienced teams across government, working on projects that matter. You’ll develop technical skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to work that impacts millions of people.

Applications to the Level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship open in February each year, to join in August and September. When these recruitment rounds are running, you can apply through the Civil Service Jobs website, by selecting ‘Operational Research’ from the ‘Type of Role’ drop down menu.

You are eligible to apply for the Level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship if you have, or hope to have obtained by your start date: