Why study this course with LJMU?
Choosing to study the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (DTSP) Degree Course through our apprenticeship scheme offers a unique blend of practical experience and academic learning, tailored to boost your career in the tech industry. As an apprentice, you’ll gain:
- Real-World Work Experience.
- Industry Connections.
- Tailored Learning
- State-of-the-Art Facilities.
- No Tuition Fees.
- Career-Ready Skills.
- Convenient Start Date.
Studying via the apprenticeship route not only enhances your professional development but also ensures you are well-prepared for a thriving career in the ever-evolving technology sector.
About your course
The BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (DTSP) degree apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to meet the needs of industry while integrating academic excellence and practical experience.
Through this apprenticeship, you will develop both the theoretical and practical skills required for a successful career in technology, with a focus on real-world applications. You will:
- Acquire Advanced Skills: Gain expertise in software development, systems architecture, and data analysis, preparing you for diverse roles such as software engineer, data analyst, or business analyst.
- Hands-On Learning: Apply your knowledge in live projects at work and through academic modules informed by cutting-edge research and industry practices.
- Access Industry-Standard Resources: Benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, including nine specialist computer labs equipped with over 400 high-spec workstations and the latest software tools.
- Achieve Professional Competency: Learn from expert tutors in a supportive environment commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), ensuring you build the practical, technical, and analytical skills essential for the modern technology professional.
This apprenticeship empowers you to excel in a rapidly evolving industry, combining the best of academic and professional development to prepare you for a successful, future-proof career in digital and technology solutions.
Why Study the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship at LJMU?
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics at LJMU is renowned for its research excellence in computing and its extensive industry connections, which directly shape the curriculum of the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (DTSP) Degree Apprenticeship. The program integrates cutting-edge academic content with practical industry insights, offering you the best of both worlds.
As a degree apprentice, you will spend one day a week on campus at LJMU, benefitting from our state-of-the-art facilities, including nine specialist teaching laboratories equipped with over 400 high-specification workstations, the latest software, and specialized applications. Additionally, our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is open 24/7, allowing you to study at your convenience and enjoy the same access as full-time degree students.
LJMU’s strong links with international, national, and local organizations—spanning industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and telecommunications—enhance your learning experience. These connections foster guest lectures from industry leaders and provide invaluable opportunities to gain real-world insights. The program’s design allows you to gain practical, technical, and analytical skills while actively contributing to your employer’s business.
This apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with tailored academic support, enabling you to build a robust foundation for a successful career in computing and technology. Whether you aspire to roles in software development, data analytics, or business analytics, this degree apprenticeship prepares you with the tools and experience needed to thrive in your chosen field.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
What does the programme offer?
The programme is offered as a 4-year programme with a September intake each academic year.
Both apprenticeship and nonapprenticeship routes are closely aligned to ensure a cohesive student experience and learning opportunities that are comparable to each other.
The programme is focused and designed to reflect the student’s development as a Digital and Technology Solutions Professional.
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Core modules
Core modules
Optional modules
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
Teaching and Work-Based Learning for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Learning Resources
As a DTSP apprentice at LJMU, you will have access to the same cutting-edge facilities as full-time students. The program blends online and face-to-face teaching to create a flexible and engaging learning environment. Support from your personal tutor is readily available, whether on-campus or via video calls to fit your schedule.
Teaching sessions are held one day per week at the Byrom Street campus, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories following a £6 million investment. You will have access to:
- High-Performance Computer Labs: Over 150 advanced workstations, including PC/Linux systems and networked multimedia PCs.
- Specialized Computing Facilities: Teaching rooms designed for multimedia presentations and software demonstrations.
- Extensive Digital Resources: Cutting-edge technology and access to online tools that complement your learning.
Work-Based Learning
Your apprenticeship uniquely combines academic learning with hands-on experience through employment with a local organization. Employers provide structured training, including off-the-job learning one day per week in the workplace in addition to the LJMU learning, ensuring you gain valuable industry insights.
This work-based model allows you to apply theoretical knowledge directly to real-world scenarios, developing skills relevant to your role. With your employer’s support, you’ll enhance your understanding of the industry while earning a salary, preparing you for a career in digital and technology solutions.
By combining access to LJMU’s facilities with work-based learning, the DTSP apprenticeship offers a comprehensive path to professional success.
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
Support and Guidance for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship Students
As a DTSP apprentice, you will be allocated a dedicated personal tutor who will support you in setting personal development goals and help you navigate both academic and work-related challenges. Your tutor will provide guidance on course-related matters and assist you in managing your professional growth.
In addition, you will have access to study skills support to enhance your learning experience, ensuring you are well-prepared for your role as an apprentice.
Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, the support doesn’t stop at the university level. Your employer will work closely with you to provide training within the workplace. They will also provide a workplace mentor who will track your progress and support you. They will also meet regularly with you and your LJMU personal tutor to support the relationship and your learning. Your personal tutor will maintain regular contact with you to monitor your progress. This ensures that both your academic and work-based learning are aligned, offering a holistic approach to your professional development.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
Assessment
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams and a personal independent project. Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or as written comments.
Final assessment of the programme
Apprentice learners will be deemed to have completed the programme when they have achieved 360 credits and completed the required End Point Assessment. (EPA) Learners will have completed the End Point Assessment and the Apprenticeship when all requirements of their EPA project have been satisfied.
Endpoint Assessment Project - 40 Credits
This final project gives students the opportunity to apply rigorous development or scientific methods to create an artefact relevant to their apprenticeship pathway and to effectively present their findings through oral and written reports.
Course tutors
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
Fees and Funding
Degree Apprenticeships are funded courses, with learning costs being paid to the university by the employer, through the Degree Apprenticeship levy, if a large company, or with the help of the government’s co-investment model, if a smaller company.
If you aren’t already employed by a company that is willing to sponsor you through an apprenticeship, you’ll need to find one. You can do this by regularly checking the Government’s Find an apprenticeship website.
You can also approach an employer yourself to find out whether they would be interested in offering Degree Apprenticeships and ask them to contact us. Our team will be able to explain to them how they can access the correct funding and the next steps.
Information for potential employers
If an employer has a wage bill of over £3 million, it will automatically pay the Government levy and would use this to fund learning via the company Apprenticeship Service Account.
Non- Levy companies can access funding via the Government co-investment model, whereby the Government will fund 95% of the learning costs and the company will fund the remaining 5%.
To access the Government funds, non-levy paying employers are required to set up an account on the Apprenticeship Service and reserve funding for apprentices, no earlier than three months before the course start date. Information regarding setting up an account can be found here. LJMU will still invoice non-levy paying companies for their contribution, but without this account LJMU will be unable to draw down the Government co-investment funding for the apprentices.
Entry requirements
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Grades/points required from qualifications: BCC-BBB (104-120)
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Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
Application
If you aren’t already employed by a company that is willing to sponsor you through an apprenticeship, you’ll need to find one. You can do this by regularly checking the Government’s Find an apprenticeship website.
You can also approach an employer yourself to find out whether they would be interested in offering Degree Apprenticeships and ask them to contact us. Our team will be able to explain to them how they can access the correct funding and the next steps.
Just like any other job application, you’ll go through a recruitment process with the employer. Check out our interview tips to help you prepare for your Degree Apprenticeship interview. You’ll also need to meet the entry requirements to attend Liverpool John Moores University just like any other student. To do this, find your course and make sure you meet the requirements of the particular course associated with your Degree Apprenticeship.
To apply for a Degree Apprenticeship course complete the online application form.
Once you have applied you are required to complete and return a skills scan document that is automatically sent to you upon receipt of your application. The skills scan enables the programme team to carry out an initial assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviors (KSBs) that you have acquired through your previous experience and study.
Following consideration of your skills scan, you and your employer contact will be invited to attend a meeting with the Programme Leader to further discuss the requirements of the apprenticeship, including the KSBs set out within the applicable Apprenticeship Standard.
If your application is successful, you’ll enter into an employment/apprenticeship contract with your employer which will set out the obligations of all parties involved in the apprenticeship.
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