Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree) - Level 6

The programme is made up as follows:

• Core Modules – which are taken by apprentices on all routes
• Route Core modules – which must be taken by apprentices on a particular route
• Award Option Slots – these are featured on some routes and apprentices may choose an approved award option shown in the Award Option table

Modules

Year 1 Modules:

• Maths and Data Analysis
• Software Fundamentals
• Computer Systems Development
• Computer Architecture
• Cyber Security Fundamentals
• Network Fundamentals
• Primary research and ethics
• Business Analysis
• Data & Databases

Year 2 Modules:

• Skills Portfolio and Career Plan
• Route Core/Course Option
• Route Core 2/Course Option
• Negotiated Work Based Project

The route options are determined by your career plan and desired role. We cater for Cyber Security Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Consultant, Network Engineer and Software Engineer. 

For example, the Cyber Security Analyst route would study on the Computer Security Analysis and Penetration Testing module. 

Year 3/4 Modules:

• Project management & project proposal
• Management of digital resources
• Business organisation & strategy
• Route core module (desired employment route)
• Course option

The entry requirements for the award are: Level 2 certification in Mathematics and English and level 3 certification equivalent and level 3 certification equivalent to 104 UCAS Tariff points (eg. 3 A Levels grades BCC).

Where an organisation has prospective apprentices with workplace experience who do not meet the above qualifications, these will be considered on a case by case basis.

Delivery

Apprentices will attend a one-day induction at the beginning of the apprenticeship before the launch of the first module. There is a four-day module launch for each learning block in October, February and May. The module launch is designed to provide apprentices with an overview of the module and its assessment. There will be a number of presentations, activities and the opportunity to get to know your tutors and other apprentices as well as a tour of the library and other university facilities.

Assessment

The delivery of the apprenticeship by the university provides an integrated approach to developing and assessing skills and knowledge across the range of modules in the degree programme. Individual modules will contribute formative assessment to the skills, knowledge and behaviour outcomes en-route to the final year project and presentation. The final year synoptic project is a substantial piece of work, typically taking a total of 24 weeks alongside the apprentices’ normal duties to their employer. The end point assessment integrates the project outcomes and presentation into the overall synoptic project assessment. It is this end point assessment which will be judged against the standard, and test the skills, knowledge and behaviours together as applied through the project.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.

Feedback

Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Some example job roles include: Software Developer, Software Engineer, Software Tester, Application Specialist, Business Analyst, IT project Manager, IT Consultant, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Database Specialist, Data Analyst, Digital Media Technology Practitioner, Systems Designer