What you’ll get 

During your apprenticeship: 

A starting salary of £15,074 (+ £4,729 London Living Allowance), and potential pay increases 

A flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days of annual leave days (with the option to buy an extra 5 days), and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.   

A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development. 

Professional Coaching and Mentoring by industry professionals. 

Access to our in-house Academy, which hosts a range of internal and external courses. 

At the end of your apprenticeship: 

A recognised apprenticeship qualification awarded by the University of Glasgow in Software Engineering with Data Science, or a BSc in Data Science from York St John University  

A role at the BBC with a starting salary of £29,000 or more 

The chance to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the BBC 

Role Responsibility

Develop technical skills in computer visualisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, learning how to create real-world impact through cutting-edge tech. 

Help the BBC’s audiences and storytellers, get hands-on with data and use a range of models, approaches and techniques to draw conclusions and find trends. 

Build and support the future of the BBC as part of a new community of data scientists and engineers.  

Study for your L6 apprenticeship qualification, from either the University of Glasgow or York St John University, with modules including: 

Using  

Developing, modelling and integrating data systems  

Programming, building and testing business intelligence systems  

Statistical and mathematical models and methods 

Structuring and operating data systems  

Researching and developing prototype data solutions for the BBC and our audiences 

This apprenticeship offers the following locations across the UK enabling you to work within distinct areas of our organisation. You will be required to indicate your preference on the application form.  

BBC Technology Group Archives Team (Main Base: Pacific Quay, Glasgow)   

Based in Glasgow with BBC Technology Group Archives team, you'll get to work at the heart of Data Science at the BBC, all while studying for a bachelors BSc degree (Hons) in Software Engineering with Data Science with the University of Glasgow.  

BBC Datalab (Main Base: W1 London)  

Based in London with the BBC Datalab, you’ll get to work at the heart of Data Science at the BBC, all while studying for a bachelors BSc degree (Hons) in Data Science with York St John University.  

Take a look at the candidate pack and job description for more details about the role. 

The Ideal Candidate

To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must: 

Have Maths and English GCSEs or Standard (Scotland) at 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent 

Have completed further education with either: 

A-levels at AAB-BBB including maths.  

S5 or S6 with BBBB or above, including higher mathematics and two sciences.  

International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 32 points, including Maths and two Science subjects 

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) at grade B or above in Computing, Software Development or Computer Games Development including the Maths Calculus module (or Higher Maths at B or above)   

Be legally allowed to work in the UK 

Have lived in the UK, Ireland or the European Economic Area (EEA), for at least three years before the start of the apprenticeship. Or have either pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and lived in the UK, EEA or Gibraltar for at least three years. 

We’ll ask you to give examples to show you’re: 

Good at communicating and collaborating with people from different backgrounds 

Flexible and resilient  

Comfortable solving mathematical problems 

Skilled in software programming 

A practical thinker with a good understanding of how to use your skills 

Able to manage time well  

Don’t worry if you don’t have an extensive CV. You can share examples of your passion for data science from anywhere. That might be other work experience, your time in education, volunteering - even times you’ve helped your friends and family out with technical issues. 

If you’d like support with your application because you have a learning difficulty or disability, please select the Extend Hub in the application. 

Applications are open. We encourage you to apply early as we receive an extremely high volume of applications for our roles every year and applications may close earlier than anticipated. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Package Description

Data Science is helping to transform the world around us. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the world’s biggest broadcasters at the same time as studying for a degree in Data Science. The BBC Data Science apprenticeship combines studying for a BSc in Data Science or Software Engineering with Data Science with exciting work-based placements to apply your learning.

Start date: 19th September 2022 

Duration: 40 months (England), 48 months (Scotland) 

Salary: £15,074 (+ London Living Allowance of £4,729) in year one. 

Apprenticeships available: 2 

Location(s): London and Glasgow 

Leading to: a role with the BBC’s Data and Analytics teams with a starting salary of £31,000 or more. 

Applications are open. We encourage you to apply early as we receive an extremely high volume of applications for our roles every year and applications may close earlier than anticipated. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.