Our digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship develops the technology and business skills that apprentices need to succeed as IT professionals.

Degree apprenticeships enable apprentices to gain industry-relevant skills, with most learning based in the workplace. Employers lead staff development, with course fees subsidised by government funding.

Our degree apprenticeship in digital and technology solutions brings together academic learning and on-the-job training. Apprentices get the skills to meet the needs of employers through training in technology solutions, problem solving and modelling. They also get an overview of business operations in the workplace.

The programme has been carefully designed with employers to ensure that the learners acquire over a four-year period the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a software engineer whose role encompasses the entire solution development lifecycle, from gathering and analyzing requirements to designing, coding, testing, implementing, and supporting software solutions. They are responsible for applying software engineering principles throughout these stages, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into the process. In addition to developing new code, Software Engineers also maintain and improve existing systems by troubleshooting, reverse engineering, and performing root cause analysis.

This digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship has been accredited by Tech Industry Gold accreditation which is the premier standard for tech and digital education programs. It signifies a commitment to excellence, career readiness, and industry alignment.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.