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British Airways: does its data science apprenticeship sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyData Science Apprenticeship (BSc Data Science Integrated Degree, Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard)

Unconfirmed. British Airways publishes no sponsorship policy for its data science apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. BA's recruitment FAQ says it can offer full or partial sponsorship for some roles but does not say whether that covers apprenticeships.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
£27,611
2027 cycle
No 2027 date published as of 12 October 2026; BA's job search showed no data science apprentice vacancy live.
Confidence
medium

British Airways Data Science Apprenticeship: at a glance

British Airways' Data Science apprenticeship gives experience across product teams in its Insight and Innovation Data and AI department, using data to solve business challenges and inform decisions. Apprentices work towards a BSc Data Science (Integrated Degree) Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard. Applications for apprenticeships starting in 2027 are open. Source

Duration
3.5 yearsSource
Who can apply
GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 9 to 4 and 3 A Levels (achieved or predicted) totalling at least 128 UCAS points, with at least a B in A Level MathsSource
Locations
London Heathrow“Data Science Duration: 3.5 years Location: London Heathrow”Source
Starting pay
£27,611Source
Degree requirement
GCSE English and Maths at grade 4, plus 128 UCAS points (ABB) with at least B in A level Maths“3 A Levels totalling a minimum of 128 UCAS points (equivalent to ABB) with a minimum grade B at A Level Maths”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online assessment
  2. Video interview
  3. Assessment centre
Source
The catch: BA's sponsorship FAQ is a general statement for some roles, not a promise for apprentices, and the A level Maths grade B requirement is firm.
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What British Airways publishes about this programme

Checked against British Airways's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does British Airways sponsor visas for its data science apprenticeship?

Unconfirmed. British Airways publishes no sponsorship policy for its data science apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. British Airways lists a Data Science apprenticeship at London Heathrow lasting 3.5 years, in which apprentices work across product teams in its Insight and Innovation Data and AI department while studying towards a BSc Data Science (Integrated Degree) at Level 6. The salary is 27,611 pounds. Entry needs GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 and 128 UCAS points (ABB) with at least a B in A level Maths. The other BA apprenticeships on the same page are business schemes and engineering routes such as aircraft maintenance at Level 2 and 3, and the Aspiring Leader Level 6 scheme is no longer shown. BA's recruitment FAQ says it can offer full or partial sponsorship for some roles but does not say whether that covers apprenticeships.

What is the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

British Airways' Data Science apprenticeship gives experience across product teams in its Insight and Innovation Data and AI department, using data to solve business challenges and inform decisions. Apprentices work towards a BSc Data Science (Integrated Degree) Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard. Applications for apprenticeships starting in 2027 are open.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with British Airways?

BA's sponsorship FAQ is a general statement for some roles, not a promise for apprentices, and the A level Maths grade B requirement is firm.

When do applications open for the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

No 2027 date published as of 12 October 2026; BA's job search showed no data science apprentice vacancy live.. Checked on 2026-10-12 against British Airways's own site.

How long is the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

3.5 years, according to British Airways's own careers information.

Who can apply for the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 9 to 4 and 3 A Levels (achieved or predicted) totalling at least 128 UCAS points, with at least a B in A Level Maths, according to British Airways's own careers information.

Where is the British Airways data science apprenticeship based?

London Heathrow, according to British Airways's own careers information.

What does the British Airways data science apprenticeship pay?

£27,611, according to British Airways's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4, plus 128 UCAS points (ABB) with at least B in A level Maths, according to British Airways's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the British Airways data science apprenticeship?

Online assessment, Video interview, Assessment centre, according to British Airways's own careers information.

How should I confirm British Airways's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on British Airways's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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