How do I get there?
There are lots of ways in to a tech role, it’s important to find out what way is the best for you. Let’s explore your options.
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- I AM 16+ and have 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 or level 2
- I AM 18+ and have 2 A Levels grade A*-E or equivalent qualifications.
- I AM 21+ and have a degree or higher apprenticeship.
I WANT TO STUDY
I WANT A VOCATIONAL COURSE
I WANT TO WORK AND STUDY
Take A levels, BTEC, Extended Diploma or equivalent qualifications
Mathematics and Science subjects will be useful and some universities require them for very technical degrees.
Mathematics and Science subjects will be useful and some universities require them for very technical degrees.
Take a digital Advanced Apprenticeship
This will take 1-2 years and you'll receive a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A levels.
This will take 1-2 years and you'll receive a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A levels.
Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level. Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels. Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Take a digital Higher Apprenticeship
This will take at least 2 years and you'll receive a level 4 qualification.
This will take at least 2 years and you'll receive a level 4 qualification.
Take a Degree Apprenticeship
Courses will last between 3-5 years depending on the employer and you'll receive a degree.
Courses will last between 3-5 years depending on the employer and you'll receive a degree.
Level 3 Tech Role
Your Advanced Apprenticeship could lead to a non-graduate role.
Your Advanced Apprenticeship could lead to a non-graduate role.
Take a degree in a tech subject such as computer science, IT Management for Business or Software Engineering for Business.
Most courses last 3 years but some are 4 years with an extra for a work placement.
Most courses last 3 years but some are 4 years with an extra for a work placement.
qualification.
I WANT TO STUDY
I WANT A VOCATIONAL COURSE
I WANT TO WORK AND STUDY
Take a degree in a tech subject such as computer science, IT Management for Business or Software Engineering for Business.
Most courses last 3 years but some are 4 years with an extra for a work placement.
Most courses last 3 years but some are 4 years with an extra for a work placement.
Take a digital Higher Apprenticeship
This will take at least 2 years and you'll receive a level 4 qualification.
This will take at least 2 years and you'll receive a level 4 qualification.
Take a Degree Apprenticeship
Courses will last between 3-5 years depending on the employer and you'll receive a degree.
Courses will last between 3-5 years depending on the employer and you'll receive a degree.
I AM 21+
and have a tech degree or higher apprenticeship.
and have a tech degree or higher apprenticeship.
I AM 21+
and have a non-tech degree.
and have a non-tech degree.
