Northeastern University London
Winner of ‘Best Apprenticeship in IT’ at The Apprenticeship Guide Awards, for our Digital and Technology Solutions Professional degree apprenticeship. Combining a Level 6 apprenticeship BSc qualification with hands-on experience at leading employers.
About Northeastern University London
Northeastern University London (NU London) is part of Northeastern's global network of 14 campuses across the UK, US and Canada, and was recognised as ‘Best Apprenticeship in IT’ at the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2025 and Silver at the LPI Learning Awards 2026 for its Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (DTSP) degree apprenticeship. It has been recognised for outstanding apprenticeship provision through multiple award nominations such as University Provider of the Year at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
With a 90% retention rate and 150+ employer partners, at Northeastern University London (NU London) apprentices build technical skills, leadership capability, and industry-specific expertise. NU London also offers a Data Scientist degree apprenticeship, equipping apprentices with the skills to analyse data and drive insight-led decision-making within their organisations. Apprentices spend four days a week working full-time with employers such as IBM and FDM and one day a week on their studies. With multiple start dates available across the year and a flexible, primarily online delivery model, Northeastern helps apprentices stay on top of their academic and workplace responsibilities. Alongside their day-to-day learning, apprentices join an annual in-person bootcamp designed to fast-track their studies and build lasting connections with peers across the programme.
Through Tech Industry Gold accredited programmes, Northeastern University London provides learners with industry-relevant knowledge, practical experience, and strong career outcomes.
Accreditation status
Accredited Programmes
The following programmes at Northeastern University London have been accredited by industry for meeting high-quality standards.
Why Study with Northeastern University London
Earn a Level 6 apprenticeship and BSc degree while working full-time at employers like Mclaren and Siemens.
No student debt - funded through either the Growth and Skills levy, government co-investment or levy transfer, with a salary from day one
Study flexibly online, fitting your coursework around your job and commitments, with regular in-person bootcamps to connect with peers and colleagues in person
Learn directly from industry leaders through partnerships with ServiceNow and embedded Google Cloud Skills training
Specialisms available across software engineering, IT consultant, cybersecurity analyst, data analyst and business analyst
Northeastern University London’s apprenticeship team offers funding guidance, hands-on recruitment and onboarding support, and regular check-ins with apprentices and line managers
Case Studies & Perspectives
Real stories from learners and employers who have worked with Northeastern University London.
Elliot Fletcher-Williams, Data Scientist
““The thing that’s really useful about an online degree is that you to get to work on it when it works for you. -Elliot Fletcher-Williams, Data Scientist ”
Ben Davis, Digital Technology Solutions Professional
““I really like the in-person bootcamps Northeastern does because it gives you a chance to get together with the people you’re working with at the university, but in the same company as well, and also gives you the opportunity to meet apprentices from other companies. You tend to stay in your own bubble in some cases, but being able to mix and mingle and see what other early professionals are doing is really valuable. Ben Davis, Digital Technology Solutions Professional”
Burhan Ali, Digital Technology Solutions Professional
““Northeastern is one of the few apprenticeship providers that actually do it online. That meant a great deal of flexibility which really helped me during the apprenticeship process.” Burhan Ali, Digital Technology Solutions Professional”
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