University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Digital Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Digital Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) has been designed in partnership with employers to give you the digital knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in today’s fast-moving tech industry. It’s ideal if you’re already working in a digital role and want to progress or if your organisation is looking to upskill technical staff. You’ll build expertise across a wide range of areas, including software engineering, IT consultancy, business analytics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and network engineering, before specialising in one of six pathways: We’re the only university in the country to offer all six pathways, giving you maximum flexibility to tailor your apprenticeship to your career goals.

Your learning blends theory with practice, ensuring that everything you study can be applied directly to your role. You’ll have access to facilities such as the Cyber Zone, Game Development Zone, Data Visualisation and AI Suite, and th

Key highlights

  • Designed in partnership with employers for people working in digital roles
  • Covers software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics and network engineering
  • Specialise in one of six pathways, all offered here
  • Learning blends theory with practice applied directly to your role
  • Access to Cyber Zone, Game Development Zone and AI Suite

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — You'll usually require the equivalent of 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject area or relevant work experience.
  • Additional condition: minimum_age — 16+ · If you're aged 16-18 at the start of the course, you must hold GCSEs in maths and English language at a minimum of grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achi…
  • GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software Engineer
  • IT Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Network Engineer

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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