MSc Digital & Technology apprenticeship
Shape the next generation of technology leaders
This programme develops adaptable digital professionals equipped to drive innovation within organisations. By fostering professional growth, adaptability, and collaboration, it empowers individuals to demonstrate leadership and excel in change management.
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Why choose our MSC Digital & Technology Specialist apprenticeship?
Empower individuals to demonstrate leadership and excel in change management. Develop adaptable digital professionals equipped to drive innovation within your organisation. Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving while delivering impactful, data-driven solutions aligned with strategic goals.
- Digital Ambitions
- Proven Impact
- Academic Excellence
Overview
- Details of standard: MSc Digital & Technology Specialist
- Total cost: £21,000
- Programme duration: 27 months
- Live instructor sessions: 19 days
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
- Honours degree (2:2 or above) in an appropriate Computing, Technology or Engineering discipline
- In order to attempt the EPA apprentices must have achieved GCSE Maths and English at Grade C – you may still enter the programme but will need to evidence Level 2 Maths and English qualification before starting the gateway and EPA.
Non-standard entry with work experience
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis where appropriate.
Learner journey
The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.
ACE Team
Our Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) team support learners with writing styles, reading strategies, referencing, and more.
Modules | 24 months
- Module 1: Business & Technology
- Module 2: Technical & Digital Leadership
- Module 3: Specialist Pathway
- Module 4: Professional Practice 1
- Module 5: Professional Practice 2
- Module 6: Open Professional Practice
- Module 7: Major Postgraduate Project
EPA | 3 months
Project report
Professional discussion
Qualification
MSc Digital & Technology Specialist
Specialist Pathways
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Business & Enterprise Architecture
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
- IT Ops Management (Cloud Computing)
- IT & Digital Futures (DevOps)
Job roles
You will be equipped to work in a range of Computing, IT, and Digital Technology roles. Depending on your chosen specialist pathway, this will include those in the areas:
- Software Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Enterprise Architecture
- Cyber Security
- IT Ops Management (Cloud Computing)
- IT/Digital Futures (DevOps)
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £21,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
Data and analytics
- Power BI
- Python
- R
- Microsoft Excel
Cyber security
- CyberChef
- Shodan
DevOps & software engineering
- AI-driven theory-based tools
Cloud computing & enterprise architecture
- Gantt Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Cloud Architecture Tools (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
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Download programme guideWhat our learners say
“The apprenticeship was a key moment in my career. It allowed me to go from being a QA Engineer who wanted to be a developer to actually becoming one. The knowledge and skills I gained have not only helped me move forward in my career but also made me more confident in my abilities and contributions to my team and the company.”
“Working while studying meant that I could develop a range of practical skills as well as a deep understanding of industry practices which meant that my transition to my next role was seamless as I had spent 4 years developing these skills.”
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