NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analyst
A Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) equipping students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter or progress within the digital and data analysis sector.
About this course
Intended for individuals who wish to upskill or retrain within the digital sector, or who want to advance their studies in this field. As a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), it provides learners with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to meet industry demands and employer expectations, covering six mandatory units (120 credits) across data legislation and security, the data lifecycle, database systems, stakeholder engagement, organisational data, and data mining and statistical analysis.
Course content
- Legislation and security standards applied to data analytics
- Data fundamentals and the data lifecycle
- Data structure and databases
- Stakeholder engagement and user experience in data analytics
- Organisational data governance and strategy
- Data mining and statistical analysis techniques
Modules you may study
Can you apply?
Applicants must be 18 or older. No prior experience or technical skills are required — only a genuine interest and enthusiasm for data analysis. A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A levels or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.
Entry requires successful completion of an initial assessment and interview, and learners must demonstrate the literacy, numeracy and health & safety awareness needed to meet the learning outcomes.
Where this can take you
Graduates may progress to related apprenticeships at higher levels (e.g. Level 6 Data Scientist), higher education degrees in Data Science, Computer Science or Business Analytics, or other specialist training in data analysis, AI or software development. Employment opportunities include Junior Data Analyst, Data Analyst, Departmental Data Analyst, Energy Data Analyst, Marketing Data Analyst and Problem Analyst roles.
Course Facts
- Qualification
- NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analyst (Qualification Reference: 603/7751/3)
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- London, Birmingham
- Start Dates
- January, May, September
- Awarding Body / Partner
- NCFE
- Fees & Funding
- UK & EU students (with settled status): £7,250 for 2025/26. Living costs are additional — eligible UK-resident students can apply for funding via Student Finance England (contact WIC's Finance Team at sf@wic.ac.uk to check eligibility).
Student Support
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme, each aligned with the learning outcomes so students can demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed.
WIC promotes student involvement through representation in institutional meetings, surveys and feedback sessions — student representatives are elected each academic year, trained and hold regular meetings to represent students on teaching quality and support services, with the College encouraging voluntary participation via incentives.
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