Technology Degree Apprenticeship

The first year focuses on general studies. After that, you’ll move into a specialist track: software engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, business analysis, or IT consultancy.

Software Engineering: Work on enhancements and upgrades to existing systems and help build new applications as part of an agile team. You’ll write, review, and test code.

Cybersecurity: Protect our data, systems, and client information by identifying vulnerabilities, running simulations, and strengthening our defenses.

Data Analytics: Use large datasets to solve problems, uncover insights, and identify patterns that improve our products and services.

IT Consultancy: Work across projects to design and deliver technology solutions for the firm, partnering with stakeholders to drive impact.

Infrastructure / Network Engineering: Support cloud platforms, servers, and core infrastructure—monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliability across software, networks, and data.”

Entry requirements

• Achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of BBB at A-level (or equivalent), for example:
  • BTEC: DDM
  • T Level: Merit
  • IB: 30 points (including 5/5/5 at Higher Level)
• UCAS points are not accepted.
• Must include at least one subject in Mathematics, Computing, or IT.
• Contextual offers, as defined by the University of Exeter, will be considered.
• GCSE (or equivalent):
  • English: Grade 5 or above
  • Mathematics: Grade 6 or above

Key skills

• You’ll need strong communication and collaboration skills, excellent problem-solving abilities and a drive to learn will spark our interest.

This three-year degree apprenticeship program offers a comprehensive introduction to technology within financial services, credits towards a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital and Technology Solutions, and valuable work experience at our Bournemouth or London Technology Centres.

Opportunities in software engineering, data analytics, and business analysis are available in London. In addition to those areas, our Bournemouth office offers experiences in cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, and IT consultancy and project management.

On-the-job experience

You’ll be part of our team from day one. Learning alongside industry experts you will develop skills and knowledge to help you as you start your career with us. You’ll have real responsibilities in a real working environment.

Training

Our degree will be delivered through a blend of virtual lectures alongside our award-winning internal training. Coupled with the on-the-job learning, this will lead to your obtaining a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions from our Russell Group training provider University of Exeter.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of the program, you could be offered a full-time position within the firm.