Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Tower Hamlets for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Data Analyst Courses in Tower Hamlets.

About this course

Free Level 3 Data Analytics Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Langdon Park School, full-time during the day.

The course runs for around 10 months. You'll study how data is collected, processed, and interpreted to support real decisions. Topics include data tools, analytical techniques, and how to present findings clearly. You'll also explore how data shapes business and technology.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics Extended Certificate, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to collect and organise data sets.
  • You'll use data tools and software to analyse information.
  • You'll interpret data to identify trends and patterns.
  • You'll present findings in clear, visual formats.
  • You'll understand how data supports business decisions.
  • You'll explore data ethics and responsible data use.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Langdon Park School. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting assessed tasks. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Langdon Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data analyst, works with data to support business decisions.
  • Junior data analyst, entry-level role handling data tasks and reporting.
  • Data administrator, manages and maintains data systems for an organisation.
  • Business analyst, uses data insights to improve processes and performance.
  • Reporting analyst, produces regular data reports for teams and managers.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, a work-based route that builds on your Level 3 data analytics qualification with employer experience.
  • Level 3 A Level in Mathematics, strengthens the statistical skills valued in data roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Computing or Data Science, a college-based step toward a degree.

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