BSc Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship (DTS)

Set by individual employers, but must include one of the following: Our aim is to recruit students with ambition and drive who will have varied academic and professional backgrounds, therefore we encourage those with an appropriate qualification and/or suitable work experience to apply. Entry requirements are:

• 104 UCAS points and GCSE mathematics and English (grade C or above). Sponsoring employers may set their own entry criteria which are equivalent to or higher than the University entry criteria; OR
• Have a recognised and equivalent qualification (examinations and experience will be considered) and apply following the Accredited Prior Learning and/or Accredited Prior Certified Learning procedure; OR
• Completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline

Applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to provide certified proof of ability in written and spoken English to at least IELTS level 6.0 (overall) or equivalent, plus a minimum of 6.0 in writing.

Students with an overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent shall be required to undertake a compulsory in-sessional English/Academic English course during the first term of their studies.We will consider applications from employees with sufficient work experience. They would need to complete a skills matrix and we would also require a motivation assessment from employers that supports their application.Applicants must be employed in a relevant role to apply.

Audience

This apprenticeship is suitable for new and existing employees who work in digital and technology roles. Graduates from the programme will be able to operate across a range of digital roles to encourage growth in your organisation through new products, services and productivity by using digital technologies.

This apprenticeship provides great progression opportunities and upon successful competition further study can be taken through the Level 7 MSc Applied Data Analytics.

This programme offers a solid foundation for professionals in software engineering, data science, cyber security and IT consultancy. One of the primary drivers behind this programme was to create a new generation of technology talent who could become confident professionals with the ability to operate across a range of technical roles. This helps to add value and further expertise within your organisation. This programme is beneficial to employees in the following roles: Data Analyst IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Network Engineer, Software Engineer and Cyber Security Analyst.