AAQ Level 3 in IT - Data Analytics
at Hammersmith Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Data is at the heart of the digital age, driving decision-making, innovation, and business success. This AAQ course blends theory and practice, giving students the skills to understand, manage, and analyse data in real-world contexts. It is a dynamic programme designed to prepare students for university pathways or to enter the fast-growing data and IT industries.
What you need to get on
Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9–4, including a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. If you have previously studied ICT, Computing or a similar subject at GCSE or BTEC Level 2, a grade 5 or merit is expected.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hammersmith Academy
25, Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
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Start dates
- 16 September 2026 · London
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