BSc Digital and Technology Solutions
I’m contacting you from the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University to let you know we have a new exciting opportunity for staff from regional SME’s to train with us from September 2025.
Here at Leeds Beckett’s School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, our new BSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship offers organisations the opportunity this year to support colleagues wanting to further develop their IT and digital careers, offering specialisms in Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Data Analysis.
Our course has been developed in line with the requirements of the Tech Industry Gold Degree Apprenticeship Standard’ of TechSkills. Apprentices develop practical skills and knowledge in software engineering, data systems and management, machine learning and cyber security, with a chance to specialise further in their final year.
Benefits to businesses in the region:
- Meet the unique needs of the organisation– degree apprentices can access world class university research and facilities alongside developing specialist knowledge and competencies demanded by specialist IT and digital roles in an increasingly digital world.
- An opportunity to upskill colleagues using the UK Government’s Apprenticeship Levy. This means that organisations with a wage bill in excess of £3 million can fully fund the course fees by using their Apprenticeship Levy. Organisations that do not pay into the Levy contribute just 5% of the total course fee.
- Increase productivity and competitiveness– with access to the latest techniques, technology and cutting-edge facilities, your Apprentices can bring the learnings back and put them into practice within to your workplace.
- Fill higher-level skills efficiently and effectively by tailoring the learning to your staff, working with a local university.
- Develop existing staff and increase motivation and retention. Degree Apprenticeships are a fantastic and cost-effective way to further develop colleagues professionally; sharpening their skills, broadening their knowledge and offering networking and extracurricular activities. Investment and commitment to supporting a Degree Apprenticeship can enhance employee motivation and retention.
Why Leeds Beckett University?
- We are a modern, professional-based university with a dedicated, diverse community.
- We are rated a ‘Good’ education provider by Ofsted.
- We have received Silver Status in the National Teaching Awards.
- We have forged strong connections with employers and industry to ensure that courses reflect the changing needs of your industry.
- We are one of only 6 Universities in the UK to receive Mental Health Charter Status.
How can I find out more?
You can find out more about the course content and entry requirements here.
There are a limited number of places remaining for September 2025 entry.
If organisations wish to apply for a place, they should contact our Degree Apprenticeship team as soon as possible at apprenticeships@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or call 0113 812 4500 to speak directly to a member of the team.
We are hosting an online recruitment event on Tuesday 29th April at 2.30pm. This is a great way to meet our course leaders, current students and find out more about how our Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship can transform employees and businesses in our increasingly digital world. Please let me know if any of the businesses you work with would be interested in attending, so that I can share some more details.
How can I sign up?
Organisations can express their interest in our new BSc Digital Technology and Solutions degree apprenticeship programme by contacting our Apprenticeships Team here