Bachelor in Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship BSc

Tuition is 23,200 GBP per year.

Gain a full honours degree while building a career in the IT sector through the UK’s longest-running Degree Apprenticeship. This work-based programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, allowing you to earn while you learn in a full-time professional role.

As part of Aston University’s contribution to the Institute of Coding, the curriculum is deeply industry-aligned, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills demanded by employers. The programme is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), providing a pathway to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Specialist Industry Pathways

You can tailor your expertise by choosing one of five distinct pathways:

• Software Engineering: Technical programming and computer science foundations.
• Business Analyst: Data management and technical-business integration.
• Data Analyst: Advanced data organisation and stakeholder-focused insight.
• Cyber Security: Threat identification, risk management, and system protection.
• Networking Engineer: Infrastructure design, planning, and communication support.

The programme utilises a blended learning approach, starting with a seven-week Advanced Learning Environment (ALE) on campus to establish core computing and business fundamentals. Throughout the four-year course, students balance work-based responsibilities with online seminars and periodic face-to-face campus sessions.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.