Course Overview

Our Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship is the most established degree apprenticeship here at Aston. It was the first-degree apprenticeship offered in the UK and has developed capable professionals at companies including Capgemini, Virgin Media, and CGI. Youll be trained in a wide range of programming tools, methods, and techniques, allowing you to add value to your organization straight away. The course will help you develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need for a career in the IT sector. The course covers applied competence in the application of IT, promotes business awareness, and delivers an understanding of the issues central to IT organizations. This course has been developed as part of Aston Universitys contribution to the Institute of Coding (IoC) €“a family of businesses and universities, funded by the Office for Students and collaborating organizations, dedicated to developing the digital skills that learners need to take advantage of the opportunities that computing and increased digitalization are bringing. In addition to the networks of expertise that the IoC has enabled us to bring to bear on creating the course, the course tutors have been funded through the IoC.

General Eligibility

Three A-Levels at CCC or above including a Mathematics-based subject and a STEM subject, or equivalent BTECs.* Have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English, and science, technology, or engineering-related subject. *Please note: Employers may specify their entry criteria that can exceed this. Candidates who do not have three A-Levels at CCC may be considered on a case-by-case basis with aptitude and experience taken into consideration. You will also need to meet the government's eligibility criteria: Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past three years or more before starting the course. Have left full-time education when the apprenticeship you are applying for is due to start. Be aged at least 16 years old to meet government funding criteria

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each individual IELTS skill. Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.