Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
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Course content
BSc Digital and Technology Solutions is a full University of Exeter degree aligned to the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (integrated degree) Apprenticeship. The programme combines the academic rigour of Exeter’s long tradition of teaching excellence with the achievement of an industry-recognised professional qualification.
Our syllabus is accredited as meeting Tech Industry Gold standards by employer skills body TechSkills, an organisation that provides industry accreditation for digital and technology higher education, creating high quality degrees and degree apprenticeships that meet employer-defined standards. The programme is also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and registration as an IT Technician. Apprentices on the programme will be of a calibre consistent with other University of Exeter programmes.
All apprentices will study the same core modules in their first two and a half years on the programme. In the third year the apprentice will begin work on their chosen specialism. The five specialist pathways are:
- Software Engineering
- Data Analysis
- IT Business Analysis
- IT Consultancy
- Cyber Security
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Programme structure
Year 1 All modules are compulsory 30 credits work-based learning Total 90 credits |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
Business Organisation | Interpersonal and Foundation Skills | Systems Development 1 | Information and Data | Exams: Term 1 and 2 modules |
Reflective Practice 1 | Presentation | |||
Year 2 All modules are compulsory 30 credits work-based learning Total 90 credits |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
Digital Technology Infrasture | IT project Management | Information Security | Systems Development 2 | Exams: Term 1 and 2 modules |
Reflective Practice 2 | Presentation | |||
Year 3
2 x taught compulsory 15 credit modules Total 90 credits |
Term 1 | Term 2 (one module based on specialism) | Term 3 | |
Information Systems | IT Law and Ethics | Software Engineering 1 Business Analysis 1 |
IT consulting 1 |
Exams: Term 1 and 2 modules |
Reflective Practice 3 | Presentation | |||
Year 4 1 x elected specialism 15 credits 60 credits (final project) work-based learning Total 90 credits |
Term 1 (one module based on specialism) | Term 2 (one module from other specialism/independent study) | Term 3 | |
Software Engineering 2 Business Analysis 2 |
IT consulting 2 Data Analysis 2 Cyber Security 2 |
Choose one option from above (Year 3, Term 2 modules except your own specialism) or independent project | Exams: Term 1 and 2 modules | |
Synoptic Project | Presentation | |||
End-point Assessment (EPA) |
Requirements
Entry Requirements
The University recognises a wide range of international qualifications and equivalencies. If you are studying outside the UK the grading system and level of qualification in your country may not be the same as in the UK.
If you are unsure whether your qualification meets our entry requirements, you can find out more information on our Entry requirements pages, by clicking on the country or region in which you have studied.
Alternatively, you can contact the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) or the Admissions Office for further guidance about your qualifications' suitability for entry to our programmes, providing as much detail as possible.
The University recognises this qualification and our programme listings give full details of the grades and subjects required. Our offers are usually based on having achieved or achieving an overall IB Diploma grade or three individual Higher Level subjects at specified grades, and they could also include achieving specific grades in specific subjects.
Applicants taking the International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be consider where this includes three individual Higher Level certificates or where applicants are undertaking two IB Higher Level certificates and a BTEC Diploma.
Any A-Level subject requirements would need to be met with the HL IB certificates.
A Levels | International Baccalaureate |
---|---|
A*AA | IB 38 or 766 in 3 Higher Levels |
AAA | IB 36 or 666 in 3 Higher Levels |
AAB | IB 34 or 665 in 3 Higher Levels |
ABB | IB 32 or 655 in 3 Higher Levels |
BBB | IB 30 or 555 in 3 Higher Levels |
BBC | IB 28 or 554 in 3 Higher Levels |
BCC | IB 26 or 544 in 3 Higher Levels |
CCC | IB 24 or 444 in 3 Higher Levels |
IB Middle Years will be accepted in lieu of GCSE subjects where required. IB Middle Years grade 5 in lieu of GCSE Grade B/5 and IB Middle Years grade 4 in lieu of GCSE grade C/4.
Changes to IB Mathematics:
In development for first teaching in September 2019, and first examination May 2021 are the following two new Maths subjects:
- Mathematics: Analysis and approaches HL and SL - Analytic methods with an emphasis on calculus – appropriate for pure mathematicians, and those with an interest in analytic methods. Current calculus option content will form part of the HL course.
- Mathematics: Applications and interpretation HL and SL - Applications and interpretation with an emphasis on statistics and use of technology during assessment – appropriate for social scientists, economists, those with an interest in the applications of mathematics and how technology can support this. SL will be appropriate for students who would previously have taken Mathematical Studies SL. Current HL content from the statistics and discrete options will form part of the HL course.
What does that mean for Exeter?
- For programmes within our College of Life and Environmental Sciences or College of Medicine and Health where a ‘Science’ subject is listed as a requirement, either of these Mathematics subjects will be considered as an acceptable science subject
- For programmes within our Business School which have a ‘Maths’ subject requirement, either of these Mathematics subjects are acceptable
- For programmes within our College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences which have a ‘Maths’ subject requirement, ONLY Analysis and approaches will acceptable. Where a ‘Science’ subject is listed as a requirement, either of these Mathematics subjects will be acceptable.
English Program Requirements
Nationals of a majority English-speaking country may be accepted without an English qualification if during the application process it has been demonstrated that you are able to understand written and spoken English to the required level.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,000 / yearHow to Apply
Application deadlines
Each application cycle starts in September. Your application should normally reach UCAS between 1 September and 26 January.
Applicants for Medicine must apply between 1 September and 15 October.
All Home/EU applications received by the UCAS deadline of 26 January are given full and equal consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered if places are still available.
Our application timeline contains the key dates for each stage of the application process.
Completing your UCAS application
You may apply to up to five institutions and courses. The University of Exeter’s UCAS code is E84 EXETR.
When completing your application, you may find our page on how we assess your application helpful to understand the key indicators we look for in your application.
Courses based at Penryn Campus, Cornwall
If you are applying for a course that is offered at our Penryn Campus, please note that these programmes are indicated by ‘Penryn Campus, Cornwall’ after the title and you should indicate ‘C’ under ‘Campus Code’ in the ‘choices’ section of the application. Check the programme page to see which campus your chosen programme is based at.
Flexible Combined Honours, Modern Languages or Liberal Arts
If you are applying for a Flexible Combined Honours, Modern Languages or Liberal Arts programme, you should clearly indicate the subject areas that you wish to study in the ‘choices’ section of the application.
Documents and evidence
You will be asked to sign a declaration on the application form, which confirms that the information you have given is true, complete and accurate. Discovery of false information or omissions in your application could lead to your offer being withdrawn or, if you have registered with the university, to you being asked to leave.
If you firmly accept our offer of a place, we will require documentary evidence of any qualifications as stated on your UCAS form if these are not verified by UCAS.
We may ask you to provide additional information such as:
- Documentary evidence of your qualifications as stated on your UCAS application (if these are not verified by UCAS)
- Result transcripts
- Academic references
- Information about any alternative qualifications you have.
When you supply this information, please include your Personal Identification Number (PID - the ten-digit number you get when you register to apply via UCAS) or student number and the course(s) you have applied for.
Criminal records declaration and DBS checks
UCAS ask you to declare any relevant criminal convictions in your application. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from receiving an offer: each case is considered on an individual basis and will depend upon the nature of the offence. Where an offer is recommended, the offence(s) will be considered by a panel of appropriate University staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
If you are offered a place on a programme which includes working with children or vulnerable adults, you will require a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For more information please see our Disclosure and Barring Service pages.
Deferred entry
Deferring means applying for a course, then taking a year out before going to university.
We are happy to consider applicants who intend to take a year out between school/college and university. Applicants applying for deferred entry will be considered in the same way as applicants applying for entry without a gap year.
How to apply for deferred entry
In your UCAS application, choose the deferred entry start date when you add the University of Exeter as one of your choices.
For information about deferring your application after you have applied, see 'Changing your year of entry' on the After you apply page.
Applying after the UCAS equal consideration deadline (26 January)
Following the UCAS deadline of 26 January, a number of our programmes will start to close to applicants for first year entry. However, it may still be possible to be considered if you are applying for entry into the second or further years.
If the programme you wish to apply for is showing as closed on UCAS, please contact the Admissions Office for further advice.
Students under 18
We welcome applications from people of all ages and applications will be considered on their individual merits.
If you are offered a place and will be under 18 when your course starts, we will follow certain legislative procedures in order to fulfil our duty of care for students. Policy details can be found on our page for students under 18.
Mature students (over the age of 21)
We welcome applicants who may not have come directly from school or college and who wish to return to education at different stages of their lives.
There is no upper age limit for applications.
However, for certain programmes related to health services, the University has a responsibility to ensure that the investment made by public funds in relation to NHS training is realised in terms of length of service within the health service.
Supporting your application and studies
On our mature students page you’ll find guidance on applying and information on the support we can offer throughout your student journey.
Students with disabilities
If you have a disability, we encourage you to declare your disability in your application and indicate any health or access needs.
This will not be used to assess your application but will help us plan for your support.
We aim to create an environment which welcomes those with physical disabilities and those with unseen disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in university life.
It may be beneficial for you to visit the University before applying; if so, we can arrange informal visits on an individual basis. We can also arrange support for applicants at Offer-Holder Visit Days and interviews (if applicable).
Details of support available during the application process, with the transition to university and throughout your studies can be found on our Students with disabilities page.
Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom,
Exeter
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