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The credits within this module are attributed for participation in the End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Level 7 Research Scientist Apprenticeship which is delivered at University of Exeter using the  MSc Data Science (Professional) programme. The EPA will be undertaken within a 3-month period after completing all taught modules of the  MSc Data Science (Professional) programme.

 

The EPA consists of two discrete assessments, conducted by an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). To pass this module, you must complete both assessments. These assessments are:

 

Assessment method 1: Project report, presentation, and questioning (based on work-based project). You need to achieve a grade “distinction” or “pass” from the EPAO to pass this EPA assessment method. 

 

Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence. You need to achieve a grade “distinction” or “pass” from the EPAO to pass this EPA assessment method. 

 

This 0-credit module is an essential (non-condonable) part of the MSc Data Science (Professional) programme and you can not complete the MSc programme if you do not pass the module. It is a 0-credit module delivered on a pass/fail basis and will not affect your credit-weighted MSc grade. To pass this module, you must attempt both EPA assessments, but the outcome of the EPA assessments does not affect this module. That is, receiving a “fail” grade from the EPAO does not mean you will fail this module. However, if you do not attempt either of the EPA assessments you will fail the module.

 

Further information on the End Point Assessment (EPA) can be found in the End Point Assessment plan for the Level 7 Research Scientist apprenticeship standard at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/2917/st0759_research-scientist_l7_-for-publication_revision_110419.pdf 

  

This module is a part of the dual-qualification  MSc Data Science (Professional) / Level 7 Research Scientist Apprenticeship programme. It cannot be taken as an elective by students on other programmes.

 

The apprenticeship standard and other documentation relating to the Level 7 Research Scientist Apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/research-scientist-v1-0.