BSc Digital & Technology Solutions Professional
Earn a full BSc while working in tech — six specialist pathways, employer-funded, and built for a long career in digital
Your journey starts here
Journey overview
This structured pathway combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing you for real-world impact in your field.
What you'll get
Accredited Level 6 qualification aligned to industry standards
Who it's for
This programme is designed for motivated individuals who want to build a professional career in technology without taking on student debt or leaving full-time work. It suits school and college leavers entering their first IT role, as well as employed professionals who want to formalise and deepen practical expertise they have gained on the job. Applicants should have a sponsoring employer, meet minimum Level 2 English and maths requirements, and be ready to commit to four years of combined work-based and academic learning.
Career progression
Completing this degree apprenticeship positions you for senior technical or advisory roles such as Senior Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, IT Strategy Consultant, or Technology Programme Manager. Many graduates go on to pursue Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through BCS, or continue into postgraduate study at Level 7, including MBA programmes with a digital specialism or MSc courses in Cyber Security, Data Science, or Engineering Management.
About this programme
The BSc Digital & Technology Solutions Professional is the Level 6 degree apprenticeship for people who want to build a serious technical career without pausing their working life. Co-designed by major employers including BT, IBM, Accenture, HMRC, and Lloyds Banking Group, the programme delivers a full undergraduate degree through blended workplace and university learning — meaning you earn a salary from day one, with no tuition fees to worry about.
Over three or four years you will develop a strong foundation in software development, systems thinking, data management, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure before deepening your expertise in one of six specialisms: Software Engineer, IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Data Analyst or Network Engineer. Each pathway is grounded in real work your employer actually needs done, so the transition from learner to practitioner happens while you study, not after.
The programme culminates in an independent End-Point Assessment that tests your ability to perform as a qualified digital professional. Graduates are eligible to join BCS as Chartered IT Professionals (CITP), giving them a portable credential recognised across the UK tech industry. Whether you are a school leaver stepping into your first IT role or an existing employee formalising years of on-the-job experience, this degree apprenticeship offers a credible, practical route to the top tier of the profession.
Accredited Providers
Choose from 20 leading providers offering this programme across the UK.
Explore specialisms
This programme covers 6 specialist pathways — select one to see what it involves and which providers offer it.
Anglia Ruskin University - Peterborough
Aston University
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Buckinghamshire New University
Henley Business School
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Leeds Beckett University
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Northeastern University London
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QA Apprenticeships
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Queen Mary, University of London
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The Open University
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University of East London
University of Exeter
University of Gloucestershire
University of Greater Manchester
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University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Staffordshire
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Cisco & Juniper networking labs
Three fully equipped Cisco labs housing around 340 networking devices, plus a dedicated Juniper setup
Isolated cyber security lab
A dedicated cyber lab running in-house developed virtual environments on its own isolated network
Real employer-sponsored apprentices
Published case studies feature real apprentices from named employers including Capula, BT and Boulting Ltd
University of Suffolk
University of West London
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Tech Industry Gold
Employer-Led Learning Outcomes
These learning outcomes are employer-led, not created in isolation. They're reviewed regularly by our specialist employer panel, so every accredited course keeps pace with what the tech industry genuinely needs.
© Tech Industry Gold — a TechSkills accreditation. TechSkills is a techUK company.
What You'll Develop
Key Skills
Career Outcomes
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