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Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship
AWE
Location
Aldermaston
Salary
£24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2
Duration
3 years
Hours per week
37.5h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1st September 2027
Application deadline
8 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R31786
Minimum grades
104 UCAS Points including A Level Mathematics Grade C or above and a second STEM-related A Level Grade C or above. GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above. Candidates achieving Grade B or above in Mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.
About the role
This degree apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build your skills in using data to solve problems. You will learn about statistics, data science, analytics and artificial intelligence, and how these are used in a real workplace. As a Data Science Apprentice, you will work in different parts of the business and learn how data can help answer questions, improve decisions and solve real problems. You will be supported by experienced data scientists, analysts, engineers and technical specialists while you develop skills in using statistics to understand data and test ideas, presenting data clearly using charts, dashboards and visual tools, machine learning and artificial intelligence, programming using tools such as Python, R and SQL, collecting and managing data, using modern data platforms, and explaining findings clearly to people with different levels of technical knowledge. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will spend time in different areas of the business while studying towards a degree with an approved training provider.
Requirements
104 UCAS Points including A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification), and a second STEM-related A Level at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification). GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above. British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. Must be resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.
Working week
Full time, on-site work with every other Friday off as part of AWE's flexible working pattern. Expected to work on-site during apprenticeship and in role after completion.
Skills
statisticsdata analysismachine learningartificial intelligencePythonRSQLdata visualizationdashboard creationdata managementproblem-solving
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade C
Essential
A Level · STEM · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Training & development
You will study towards a degree with an approved training provider while working in different parts of the business. Skills development includes statistics, data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, programming with Python, R and SQL, data collection and management, and responsible use of data and artificial intelligence.
Future prospects
If you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you may move into a Data Scientist role in specialist areas such as applied statistics, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, or data engineering and data management. Further opportunities may include specialist training, professional accreditation or postgraduate study.
Company benefits
Starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout apprenticeship. Market leading contributory pension scheme. Generous paid holiday entitlement of 270 hours per year inclusive of Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off as part of AWE's flexible working pattern. Access to employee discounts portal. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Things to consider
Due to the security requirements associated with this apprenticeship, applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. You will need to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance (funded by AWE). Must be resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance. Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions. Being on-site means you can learn directly from experienced technical specialists, access hands-on support, and build valuable connections across the business. Assessment Centre scheduled for 16th February 2027 (subject to change).
About AWE
AWE is a team dedicated to keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to national security. AWE is delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent and supports the UK government in counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring and building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science.
Contact email
EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk