Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) in Data Analytics, Extended Certificate, OCR
at Swanshurst School · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification will also enable you to develop; communication skills through having to communicate ideas in different ways to different stakeholders, project-based working in the NEA unit, time management to complete the NEA project successfully and reflective learning by reflecting on the choices you have made in the NEA unit, and considering how you may approach similar tasks differently in future.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above (Please contact Department for entry requirements).
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
Swanshurst School
Brook Lane, Birmingham, B13 0TW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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