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Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Media Tech - London
BBC
Location
London
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Salary
£24,650 (+£5,441 London Weighting) per year
Duration
36 months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) in Data Science
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
24 November 2026
Vacancy reference
55834
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above (or National 5 Scotland at C or equivalent), minimum 104 UCAS points including A Level/Higher Maths or extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join the BBC as a Data Scientist Apprentice in MediaTech Analytics, specifically within Strategic Application team in Portfolio Analytics. You'll learn how the BBC uses data to improve connections with audiences and internal operations. Starting as a beginner, you'll build reports from existing data tables, develop storytelling skills to turn numbers into insights, and progress to deeper analysis and technical work. You'll be part of a team using data to enhance BBC operations, learning all aspects of the Data Science lifecycle from inception to production deployment, including data cleansing, validation, and building predictive models.
Requirements
Must be 18+ by apprenticeship start date. Must have lived in UK continuously for last 3 years. Must be legally eligible to work full-time in UK for entire apprenticeship duration. Cannot be enrolled in another apprenticeship. Cannot already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or higher level. Must have maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or National 5 Scotland at C or equivalent). Must have achieved or be expected to achieve minimum 104 UCAS points by scheme start, including A Level/Higher Maths or extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths or equivalent. Must live within commutable distance of London.
Working week
35-hour working week with at least one day per week for remote study as part of BSc (Hons) in Data Science programme
Skills
Data analysisMachine learningArtificial intelligenceData visualisationProblem-solvingStorytellingCommunicationTechnical skills
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4 or C
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4 or C
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade Any
Desired
BTEC · Engineering with Engineering Maths · Grade Extended
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 104
Training & development
You will study for a BSc (Hons) in Data Science with BPP University, spending at least one day per week on remote study. Curriculum includes: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Infrastructure & Tools, Data Visualisation & Dashboards. Training will be delivered through the BBC Academy and learning providers, which may involve travel across the UK. You'll receive dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist support for development, training and mentoring by industry professionals.
Additional training
Bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community. Employability and networking training and support to help secure next role. Opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.
Future prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for any suitable open vacancies at the BBC or in the wider creative industry. You'll receive career development support and employability training to help take your next step.
Company benefits
As an apprentice you will receive: An industry recognised qualification (BSc Hons in Data Science). Industry-leading training through BBC Academy and learning providers. Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist support. Training and mentoring by industry professionals. Bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience with development days and community membership. Employability and networking training. Opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation. Additional BBC benefits include: 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, competitive salary package, defined pension scheme, discounted dental, healthcare and gym. A values-based organisation committed to work-life balance.
Things to consider
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting 36 months. You must be a non-graduate to be eligible. The scheme is aimed at those without a degree. You'll need to live within commutable distance of London. Employment screening checks will be conducted including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and if applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any unspent convictions or police charges must be disclosed.
About BBC
The BBC is a values-based organisation committed to informing, educating and entertaining. They create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best-loved content. The BBC operates in multiple sectors including digital products, analytics, and media technology.
Website
www.bbc.comIf this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.