Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Degree Apprenticeship MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Learn while you work gaining employment specific computer science knowledge and skills through our day release degree apprenticeship.
Our course is centred on the industrial application of computing and will give you a sound foundation in practical and theoretical computation. You'll focus on the practical application of computing in real-life settings.
You'll gain a broad overview of computer science with opportunities to develop specific skills relevant to your role with specially developed units.
Our day-release training option is designed to minimise the risk of disruption to your work and personal commitments. You will spend 20% of your time on off-the-job training and the rest of the week embedding your new knowledge on-the-job with your employer.
You will study online and off-campus through the use of our virtual learning environment which will include weekly webinars and online collaboration tools. You'll join a supportive community of online learners and will take part in online discussions and forums to help develop and support your learning.
Towards the end of the course, you will complete an individual capstone project and e-portfolio of work over summer before a final end point assessment.
The capstone project is the culmination of your learning and an opportunity to deliver a rigorous piece of independent study designed to demonstrate an understanding of the digital and technological challenges faced by organisations.
On successful completion of the end point assessment, you will graduate with an MSc in Computer Science and pass the degree apprenticeship.
Learning outcomes
Learn while you work gaining employment specific computer science knowledge and skills through our day release degree apprenticeship.
Our course is centred on the industrial application of computing and will give you a sound foundation in practical and theoretical computation. You'll focus on the practical application of computing in real-life settings.
You'll gain a broad overview of computer science with opportunities to develop specific skills relevant to your role with specially developed units.
Our day-release training option is designed to minimise the risk of disruption to your work and personal commitments. You will spend 20% of your time on off-the-job training and the rest of the week embedding your new knowledge on-the-job with your employer.
You will study online and off-campus through the use of our virtual learning environment which will include weekly webinars and online collaboration tools. You'll join a supportive community of online learners and will take part in online discussions and forums to help develop and support your learning.
Towards the end of the course, you will complete an individual capstone project and e-portfolio of work over summer before a final end point assessment.
The capstone project is the culmination of your learning and an opportunity to deliver a rigorous piece of independent study designed to demonstrate an understanding of the digital and technological challenges faced by organisations.
On successful completion of the end point assessment, you will graduate with an MSc in Computer Science and pass the degree apprenticeship.
Learning outcomes
Program Outline
Course structure
This course lasts 30 months. It starts in October 2023 and ends in 2026. Course length can vary as a result of the time it takes to complete the capstone project (dissertation) and the end point assessment.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Units
We welcome suggestions as to what specialist units would be most beneficial for your apprenticeship. This can be discussed with the Director of Studies. Units may also vary depending on our assessment of your skills.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Year 1
Year 2
Optional course units
You can choose from a number of specialist units. Here are some examples of current options.
Learning and assessment
Learning
Assessment
Recognition of professional qualifications
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry requirements
In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of and spend at least 50% of your working hours in England. Citizens of other EEA countries, or non-EEA citizens legally resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship (not for educational purposes), may also be eligible.
British qualifications
You should have a first or strong second-class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.
To apply for this course you may have an undergraduate degree in any subject, but you must demonstrate evidence of relevant quantitative skills (especially algebra and calculus) either through your degree study or by alternative means. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
The Director of Studies has the discretion to determine whether you are eligible for the course.
If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years, you completed your degree in the UK, you may be exempt from our English language requirements.
English language requirements
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
