Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 3

Qualification Number

603/6559/6

Total Credits

60

Course Overview

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Applied Statistics is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

The qualification aims to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within the Applied Statistics environment. These topics will allow learners to develop practical and theoretical approaches to solving problems and finding solutions using Applied Statistics.

This qualification sits within a suite of ATHE L3 qualifications, which is called the International Access Programme (IAP). Each qualification has a credit value of 60. Learners may choose to study one or more of the qualifications in this suite.

Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.
Additional
This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. To find out how much points your qualification is worth, please visit the UCAS Tariff Calculator here.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
other related level 2 subjects
other equivalent international qualifications
Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTs 5.5
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Details Unit Aims
Hypothesis Testing
Credits: 20
Mandatory: Yes
  1. 1 Understand the use of statistical hypothesis testing2 Understand how to develop a hypothesis3 Understand methods used to gather data for testing4 Know how to analyse data and complete hypothesis testing
Statistics in Industry and Commerce
Credits: 20
Mandatory: Yes
  1. 1 Understand the importance and use of statistics in business contexts2 Understand the use of experimental design in business contexts3 Understand the use of ANOVA (analysis of variance) tests in a business context4 Understand the use of time series analy
Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how data and statistics are used to support conclusions and decision-making
  2. Understand how to use basic numerical and graphical techniques
  3. Understand how to use probability
  4. Understand the use of sampling in statistics
  5. Understand t
ICT in Statistics
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. 1 Understand how to manage statistical data 2 Know how to use spreadsheets for statistics3 Know how to use database management software for statistical data4 Know how to use third party statistical databases5 Know how to use specialist statistical softwar
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