Summary

The Open University’s Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the skills to power digital transformation across every sector.

This Level 6 degree apprenticeship combines academic learning with realworld experience, preparing confident, capable professionals in areas like software engineering, cyber security, data analysis and network engineering.

Our flexible online learning model enables apprentices to study alongside work commitments, while employers build a sustainable pipeline of future-proof, diverse and highly skilled tech talent.

The core programme builds a broad technical foundation to work confidently within teams focused on the analysis, design, build, evaluation and security of software, data solutions, services and networks. Apprentices learn how to build business cases, collaborate with end users and deliver effective digital solutions.

In addition to the core programme, apprentices can specialise in one of four high-demand areas:

• Cyber Security
• Data Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Software Engineer

The apprenticeship outcomes delivered by this degree are detailed on the Skills England website.

Upon successful completion of the programme, apprentices will be awarded:

• BSc (Honours) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional, by The Open University.
  The qualification will also formally recognise the learner's specialist area of study (Software Developer, Data Analyst, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst).
• Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship, by Department for Education.
• English and maths functional skills qualifications at Level 2 if required, as outlined below:
• For apprentices under 19 when they begin their apprenticeship training, English and/or maths is a mandatory part of the programme if not previously achieved and evidenced.
• For apprentices aged 19+ when they begin their apprenticeship training, the employer may make it a mandatory requirement to complete English and/or maths during their Apprenticeship if not previously achieved and evidenced.

* You don’t need formal qualifications to start this programme, but apprentices must be employed with an organisation willing to support them through the apprenticeship.

Please ensure that you download and read the full Module and Qualification Descriptor and Regulations prior to signing your registration agreement. Both documents must be read in conjunction with the Academic Regulations (Apprentices) which are available online via The Open University Student Policies and Regulations website.