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Nottingham Trent University to deliver Data Science Degree Apprenticeships for Santander

Nottingham Trent University is to design and teach a bespoke data science degree for existing Santander staff.

    Data science
    The course will include data analysis, machine learning, problem solving and artificial intelligence

    The university was selected as the bank’s Data Science Degree Apprenticeship partner following a rigorous tender process.

    The course, which will begin in April 2021, will incorporate mathematics-based modules, including data analysis, machine learning, problem solving and artificial intelligence.

    It builds on the existing apprenticeship provision NTU provides for Santander. In 2019, the university was selected as Santander’s apprenticeship partner to deliver a Digital and Technology Solutions degree.

    NTU and Santander have been working in partnership since 2012. The university is a member of the Santander Universities Network, which supports the bank’s commitment to higher education.

    The University and Santander work together to provide a wide range of opportunities for NTU students and graduates, including scholarships, grants and internships.

    Professor Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, said: “We are delighted to have built on this relationship and extended our apprenticeships provision with Santander. This further demonstrates the strength of our apprenticeships offer here at NTU and we are very much looking forward to welcoming more Santander apprentices onto our campuses.”

    Anouska Ramsey, Director of Culture and Capability at Santander, said: “Our partnership with NTU allows us to successfully upskill our colleagues in future technologies, which is central to our people strategy and the learning culture at Santander.”

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      NTU was named University of the Year 2019 in the Guardian University Awards. The award was based on performance and improvement in the Guardian University Guide, retention of students from low-participation areas and attainment of BME students. NTU was also the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2017, and The Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2018. These awards recognise NTU for its high levels of student satisfaction, its quality of teaching, its engagement with employers, and its overall student experience.

      The university has been rated Gold in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest ranking available.

      It is one of the largest UK universities. With nearly 32,000 students and more than 4,000 staff located across four campuses, the University contributes £900m to the UK economy every year. With an international student population of more than 3,000 from around 100 countries, the University prides itself on its global outlook

      The university is passionate about creating opportunities and its extensive outreach programme is designed to enable NTU to be a vehicle for social mobility. NTU is among the UK’s top five recruiters of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and was awarded University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards 2019. A total of 82% of its graduates go on to graduate entry employment or graduate entry education or training within six months of leaving. Student satisfaction is high: NTU achieved an 87% satisfaction score in the 2019 National Student Survey.

      A total of 82% of its graduates go on to graduate entry employment or graduate entry education or training within six months of leaving. Student satisfaction is high: NTU achieved an 87% satisfaction score in the 2019 National Student Survey.

    Published on 2 November 2020
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