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Digital & Technology Solutions Apprenticeship

BS

BAE Systems

Apprenticeship Provider

A work-based degree apprenticeship combining paid employment, structured study and applied technology projects.

Qualification

Degree Apprenticeship

Location

Preston, North West England, United Kingdom

Duration

4 years

Fees

No tuition fee for apprentice

Programme content

What you will study

  • Software engineering
  • Cyber awareness
  • Data and analytics
  • Technology consultancy
  • Work-based projects

Software Engineering Foundations

Programming, testing and agile delivery.

Data and Analytics

Applied data handling and decision support.

Work-based Technology Project

A substantial employer-aligned project.

Outcomes

Learning and career outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Apply digital methods in a professional environment
  • Develop workplace and technical capability
  • Prepare for a technology career while employed

Career progression

  • Digital technology specialist
  • Software engineer
  • Technology consultant

Assessment approach

Work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, academic assignments and an end-point assessment.

Structured requirements

Requirements

Match is not eligibility. Requirements below are structured for transparency, but OpenDegree has not confirmed your eligibility yet.

A levels or equivalent

Academic
Qualification
A levels or equivalent
Level
Level 3
Required subjects
Mathematics or a technology-related subject preferred
Minimum grade
Provider-set grades
Equivalents
BTEC, T Level, Relevant Level 3 qualifications
Relevant experience
Relevant work experience may strengthen an application.

IELTS Academic

English language
Test
IELTS Academic
Minimum score
GCSE English grade 4/C or accepted equivalent
Accepted alternatives
TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, Provider-approved equivalents
Exemptions / notes
Exemptions may apply where prior education meets the provider's English-language policy.

Provider requirement

Provider requirement
Relevant experience
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK for the full apprenticeship.
Interview
Assessment centre and interview required
Background check
Security and pre-employment checks may apply.

International readiness

International information

International applicants

International availability is limited or funding/residency restricted.

Qualification recognition

International qualifications may be considered for equivalency, but applicants must meet apprenticeship employment and residency rules.

International fees

No tuition fee for eligible apprentices

Additional documents

  • Right-to-work evidence

Visa and pre-arrival signposting

Apprenticeship funding and employment eligibility rules apply.

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