Digital Data Analytics Level 3 T Level Full-time
Course Overview
Digital Data Analytics Level 3 T Level Full-time
Turn information into insight.
The Digital Data Analytics T Level is a two-year Level 3 programme designed for students who want to understand how organisations use data to solve problems, identify opportunities and make better decisions.
You will develop practical skills in data analysis, SQL and databases, spreadsheets, statistics, data visualisation, data modelling and data security, while exploring emerging areas including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
You will learn how to collect, clean, combine and analyse data, identify patterns and trends, and transform complex information into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
Alongside your College studies, you will complete a minimum 45-day industry placement, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a real workplace and build valuable professional experience.
This course is ideal if you enjoy problem solving, spotting patterns, asking questions and using evidence to make decisions.
Course content
- Digital business services
- Data management
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Digital security
- Ethical implications of technology
- Stakeholder engagement
- Presenting data insights
- Completion of an industry placement, lasting a minimum of 45-days
You will study:
- Programming and computational thinking
- Software design and the development lifecycle
- Python and other programming languages
- Algorithms, data structures and debugging
- Web application development
- Databases, SQL and data handling
- APIs, libraries and software integration
- User requirements and user-centred design
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Version control and collaborative development
- Cybersecurity and secure software development
- Deployment, maintenance and software support
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Business, legislation and professional practice
The programme includes the Pearson T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Data Analytics (Level 3) alongside your industry placement. Successful completion will prepare you for progression into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or higher-level study, including university.
Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub
Course Start: September 2027
Course length: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PCMSTLDA
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Other funding information
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 23 September 2026.
