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Data science is one of a number of emerging technologies that are becoming vital for contemporary societies. Data skills are important for everyone, irrespective of their vocational or academic ambitions. Data citizenship relates to the need for everyone to possess a basic understanding of data to permit them to participate in contemporary society and engage in the political process. More focus is being placed on data literacy among the general workforce, as more organisations become data driven and opportunities to apply data analytics to an ever increasing range of tasks becomes apparent.
The skills shortage in data science has been widely reported. Data science is a multi-disciplinary field and data scientists are required to possess a range of skills including data skills, statistical skills and problem solving skills. This aim of this course is to help pupils to develop these vital skills.
To achieve a Level 4 qualification, pupils need to pass both mandatory units. To achieve a Level 5 qualification pupils need to pass both mandatory units and one optional unit.
Mandatory Units
Mandatory Units
Data Citizenship
Data Citizenship
Data Science
Data Science
Optional Units
Optional Units
Computer Programming
Data Security
Machine Learning
Statistics
Course Assessment
Course Assessment
The assessment for Data Science is ongoing and there is no end of year exam.
Each unit has a practical challenge and multiple choice question set that must be passed in order to achieve the level being assessed.
We currently offer Data Science at Levels 4 and 5.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
It is recommended that pupils studying Data Science have either of the following qualifications:
National 4/5 in Computing Science
National 4/5 in Mathematics
Find out more by visiting the Data Science SQA page here
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