Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)

Our Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship has been designed to equip leaners with the skills, knowledge and competencies to deliver effective IT solutions in the workplace.

The programme includes both specialist and general computing modules, enabling learners to undertake one of three pathway options:

• Data Analysis
• Network Engineering
• Software Engineering

This programme is suitable for apprentices employed by a wide variety of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The specialist work-based modules focus on specific employer needs, while the core IT competencies developed give learners a solid business IT foundation, enabling them to become confident, competent and capable professionals.

Learners must be employed in a relevant role throughout their apprenticeship.

Study style

The majority of learning is practical, using industry-standard tools, techniques and practices.

Alongside lectures, learners undertake group work and individual projects. There are no exams on this programme – assessment is through individual or group-based coursework.

The curriculum has been designed to incorporate employer-based content and includes work-based modules at each level of study. The curriculum content is therefore 75% taught, and 25% employer-based activities.

When at University, learners are based in our new purpose-built School of Computing and Technology. This includes a dedicated cyber security lab, where learners can practice their new skills in a digitally protected environment with an isolated network. There are also purpose-built break-out areas for workshop sessions, games consoles and screens in social areas, and the latest computing technology and software. There’s a strong sense of community, with staff and learners sharing both work and relaxation space.