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Progress your knowledge and skills in your digital role. Specialise in one of six pathways: Software Engineering, IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Cybersecurity, Data Analyst, Network Engineer.
Our Digital Technology Solutions Professional degree apprenticeship standard has been developed in partnership with regional employers to support the enhancement of digital knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
This apprenticeship is ideal for those working in a digital role within an organisation and looking to progress their skills and knowledge.
It's also a great opportunity for businesses to upskill existing and new technical experts, as apprentices will learn a diverse set of skills across areas such as software engineering, IT consultancy, business analytics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and network engineering.
In addition to the broad set of skills and knowledge gained in this course, apprentices will choose to specialise in one of the six pathways:
This apprenticeship offers a blend of work-based learning, providing education in the theory and practice of digital technology with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and abilities to contribute to the practical and problem-solving areas of the computing industry.
Teaching takes place one day a week (Fridays) at the University with the remaining learning taking place at your place of work.
The course is delivered using a blended learning approach by experienced tutors using a variety of teaching styles including lectures, seminars, coaching, tutorial groups, project work, group work, and independent study.
Modules are mapped against the Digital Technology Solutions Professional apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours framework. Assessment methods include:
You'll go through an ‘End Point Assessment (EPA)’ following the successful completion of all course modules.
Throughout the apprenticeship you'll take part in regular meetings called tripartite reviews, providing an opportunity for your academic tutor and your work-based mentor to support you through your studies.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
The programme is work-based and is subject to the apprentice being employed by an organisation throughout the programme. The employer must confirm apprentices comply with the apprentice eligibility criteria including funding requirements.
Entrants to the degree apprenticeship will usually have gained the equivalent of 112 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject areas or relevant work experiences.
Applicants must hold Maths and English GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent). In addition to tariff points, an employer may set other requirements.
To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships. For smaller employers, the government pays 95%, with the remainder co-invested by the business.
For a discussion around your specific requirements please call 0191 515 3361 or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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