Data Analytics Foundation Degree in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time during the day. This is the second year of the Digital Enterprise programme. To join, you must have completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Digital Enterprise (Year 1), including all Level 4 modules and 120 credits at Level 4. Over one year, you'll study data modelling, statistical analysis, data visualisation, and the ethical use of data in digital organisations. The course prepares you for a career as a data analyst.
Who this course is for
After completing the first year of the Digital Enterprise programme, you can choose to specialise by progressing into the second-year foundation degree in Data Analytics. This pathway is designed to help you understand how data is collected, analysed, and presented to support decision-making across modern organisations. You will develop practical skills in data modelling, visualisation, and statistical analysis while exploring how data is used ethically and strategically in digital industries. Using real-world datasets, you will learn how to produce clear and meaningful insights that solve problems and support business strategy. This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with numbers, patterns, and logical thinking, and wants to explore how data plays a vital role in sectors such as marketing, business, finance, and health. You will also build a portfolio of data-driven projects using industry-standard tools that show your ability to work confidently and professionally with data.
Entry requirements
To progress onto the Foundation Degree (Year 2) in Data Analytics at Blackpool and The Fylde College, you must have successfully completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Digital Enterprise (Year 1). Applicants must have: Successfully completed all Level 4 modules within the Digital Enterprise programmeAchieved a pass in the Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits at Level 4) Applications with alternative qualifications or prior learning will be considered on an individual basis.
What you will learn
You'll analyse how data is collected, processed, and used to support decision-making in organisations.
You'll apply data modelling techniques to real datasets.
You'll create data visualisations to communicate findings clearly.
You'll use statistical analysis methods to interpret data.
You'll explore how data is used ethically and responsibly in digital industries.
You'll examine how data strategy supports business goals in modern organisations.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus. Learning is built around the Digital Enterprise programme structure, covering practical data skills alongside theoretical understanding. Assessment methods for this delivery are not specified in the course information. Contact the centre directly to confirm how you'll be assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data Analyst: interpret and present data to support business decisions.
Business Intelligence Analyst: turn data into actionable insights for organisations.
Data Technician: collect, clean, and manage data across digital systems.
Reporting Analyst: build dashboards and reports for internal teams.
Junior Data Scientist: entry-level role working with data models and statistics.
Digital Operations Analyst: use data to improve processes and performance.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Data Analytics or Data Science: a full honours degree is the natural next step, building on your Foundation Degree and opening senior analyst roles.
BSc (Hons) Business Intelligence or Digital Technology: broadens your skills across data, systems, and strategy.
Professional certifications (such as Microsoft Power BI or Google Data Analytics): short credentials that complement your degree and strengthen your CV for employer applications.
