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Data Analytics (Applied General)
Why choose this subject?
Data Analytics is one of the fastest-growing areas in technology and business. This course introduces you to the tools, techniques, and thinking used to collect, interpret, and present data effectively. You’ll learn how data influences decision-making in business, technology, and society. It’s ideal for students who enjoy logical thinking, problem-solving, and uncovering insights from information.
What will you study?
Year 12
- Introduction to data and its uses in business and technology
- Data collection methods, data quality, and ethical considerations
- Basic statistics, data presentation, and use of spreadsheets and data tools
- Introduction to data visualisation and storytelling with data
Year 13
- Advanced analysis using industry-standard software and tools
- Data modelling and forecasting techniques
- Project-based work analysing real-world datasets
- Communicating insights and recommendations to different audiences
How will it be assessed?
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and external assessment:
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Data Analytics (Externally Assessed)
- Unit 2 – Data Analysis Project (Internally Assessed Coursework)
- Unit 3 – Advanced Data Applications (Externally Assessed)
Each component focuses on practical, applied skills relevant to industry.
Computing Intent
We aim to create tailored curriculums that develop a high level of digital literacy in all our students ensuring that they have the confidence to approach any digital tasks.
In addition, we aim to equip all our students with a broad range of computing skills and knowledge and the understanding of enterprises in the ever-changing technological and enterprising world that they currently live in, instilling hope for their future. Additionally, we promote Christian values of perseverance and character that inspire students to engage positively in a diverse and inclusive future. Furthermore, we strive to provide the administration opportunities1 for students to express their creativity, problem-solving and develop their confidence that open new pathways that our students once thought were inaccessible supporting students to live up to the potential that God gave us2.
As all God’s children, we encourage students to make wise choices, promote goodness when interacting with the digital world allowing students to further demonstrate positive and character. Most importantly to provide students with the e-safety skills to analysis the content they are see online and interactions they have and make safe and well-informed and godly decisions that will protect themselves from any form of online harm and distress as well as using social platforms for social justice.
1 Romans 12:7-8 - 'The skill of administration is a practical tool for the service and help of others'
2 Ephesians 2:10 - ‘For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago’
What next?
This qualification provides a strong foundation for further study in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields. It also prepares you for data-focused apprenticeship routes or employment in roles such as junior data analyst, business intelligence assistant, or research technician.
