Digital and Technology Solutions, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

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Overview

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.

Course Details

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Duration

4 years part-time

Start month

September

Fees information

For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.

What you should know about this course

• This four-year course is mapped to the ST0119 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional standard
• It's employer focused. Study with one-day release with and work-based learning
• Key learning in technology, problem solving, modelling, business operations, interpersonal skills and applied occupational experience
• Accredited by TechSkills
• Benefit from practical training - you earn and study with flexible learning at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

How Apprenticeships Work

Apprenticeships let you earn a wage while gaining practical experience and studying. You'll work with experienced staff, develop job-specific skills, receive employee benefits, and have dedicated time for training during your workweek.

What You Will Study

Year 1

• Project Management (15 credits)
• Programming Foundations (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 4, 30 credits) (30 credits)

Year 2

• Client and Technology Requirements Management (15 credits)
• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems (15 credits)
• Introduction to Computer Networking (15 credits)
• Introduction to Business Cyber Security (15 credits)
• Mobile Applications for Engineering (15 credits)
• Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 4, 30 credits) (30 credits)

Year 3

• Digital Business (15 credits)
• Data, Information and Knowledge (30 credits)
• Big Data and Data Analytics (15 credits)
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 5, 30 credits) (30 credits)

Year 4

• Leadership (15 credits)
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)
• Research Proposal and Portfolio (30 credits)
• Synoptic Project (30 credits)

Course Team

Welcome to our Degree Apprenticeship course. When you join us, you'll be taught by an experienced team whose expertise and knowledge closely reflects the modules of this course. The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures on some modules. Our PhD researchers also offer lab support, which our undergraduate students find very useful.

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

Applicants must be employed by a sponsoring organisation within the UK. Programme-specific entry requirements apply, as agreed with the sponsoring organisation.

Typical entry requirements for our engineering apprenticeship degrees are as follows:

104 tariff points from:

• A-levels (subjects may be specified by your employer). Preferred subjects would be mathematical and a science-based subject.
• An appropriate BTEC National award (90+ credits).
• A recognised Access to Engineering course.
• Other relevant qualifications, if accepted by your employer, including progression from an appropriate Level 3 apprenticeship programme.
• Relevant experience, including experience gained from voluntary activities.

You will also need GCSE in English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4/C, or equivalent qualifications.

How You Will Learn

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.

Class sizes

Common first year modules across Engineering programmes results in large lecture groups of 100+ students. However, in order to enhance your learning experience, practical class sizes typically vary from 10-30 students depending on the module. Similarly, tutorials operate in the same way as practical sessions with class sizes varying according to the nature of the module being studied.

Independent learning

As an apprentice, you spend the majority of your time in the workplace, gaining hands-on knowledge of the organisation and contributing to the effective running of the laboratory. Apprentices must allocate 20% of their time for learning outside the job, including self-study and attending university.

Apprentices are expected to work outside of their university contact hours to complete any additional reading, homework and tutorial preparation, and to work on their final assessment report for each module.

Overall workload

Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.

Other costs

Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.

Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.

Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.

Mode of study

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UK September 2025/26 (Part-time)

Course level | Undergraduate
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UCAS code |
Duration | 4 years
Location | Medway Campus

Accreditation

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.

Program Outline

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Digital and Technology Solutions, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship) - University of Greenwich

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Degree Overview:

This four-year degree apprenticeship program is designed to equip apprentices with the necessary technology and business skills to excel as IT professionals. The program emphasizes industry-relevant skills, with most learning taking place in the workplace. Employers lead staff development, and course fees are subsidized by government funding. The program combines academic learning with on-the-job training, providing apprentices with the skills to meet the demands of employers. Training covers technology solutions, problem-solving, modeling, business operations, and interpersonal skills. Apprentices can choose from five specialist pathways:

• IT Consultant: Advises clients on how to use technology to meet their business objectives and overcome problems.
• Software Engineer: Designs, builds, and tests quality software solutions.
• Cybersecurity Analyst: Responds to security threats by assessing and securing vulnerable systems.
• Data Analyst: Manages and analyzes big data to leverage business advantage.
• Business Analyst: Assesses the business impact of change, captures, analyzes, and documents requirements with relevant stakeholders.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Systems Thinking 1 (15 credits)
• Pathway Modules:
• IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst:
• Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
• Software Engineer:
• Programming for Engineers (15 credits)

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Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Client and Technology Requirements Management (15 credits)
• Introduction to Computer Networking (15 credits)
• Introduction to Business Cyber Security (15 credits)
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 4, 30 credits)
• Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst:
• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems (15 credits)

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Year 3:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Data, Information and Knowledge (30 credits)
• Big Data and Data Analytics (15 credits)
• E-Technology and Data Security (15 credits)
• Mobile Applications for Technologists (15 credits)
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 5, 30 credits)
• Pathway Modules:
• Software Engineer:
• Software Engineering for Technologists (15 credits)
• Data Analyst:
• Special Topics on Cybersecurity (15 credits)
• Cybersecurity Analyst:
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)

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Year 4:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Leadership (15 credits)
• Digital Business (30 credits)
• Synoptic Assessment (30 credits)
• Pathway Modules:
• IT Consultant, Business Analyst:
• Strategic Engineering Management (15 credits)
• Software Engineer:
• Advanced Database Techniques (15 credits)
• Data Analyst:
• Special Topics on Cybersecurity (15 credits)
• Cybersecurity Analyst:
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)

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Assessment:

The program utilizes a combination of assessment methods, depending on the chosen modules. These methods may include:

• Formal assessments: These count towards the final grade.
• Practice assignments: These help students monitor their progress and do not count towards the final grade.

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Teaching:

• Timetabled learning: This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
• Independent study: Apprentices are expected to allocate 20% of their time for learning outside the job, including self-study and attending university.
• Faculty: The program is taught by an experienced team of senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures.
PhD researchers also offer lab support.

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Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the IT industry, including:

• IT Consultant
• Software Engineer
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst

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Other:

• The program is mapped to the ST0119 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional standard.
• It is employer-focused, with one-day release and work-based learning.
• It is accredited by TechSkills.
• Apprentices benefit from practical training and flexible learning at the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
• The program is available to UK citizens and permanent residents who are employed by a sponsoring organization within the UK.
• Typical entry requirements include A-levels, BTEC National awards, Access to Engineering courses, other relevant qualifications, and relevant experience.
• Applicants must have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent qualifications.
• The course fees are shared between the government and employers.