EMPLOYER EVENTDigital Degree ApprenticeshipsLevel 6 and Level 7

Welcome to Manchester Metropolitan University

One of the largest, most popular and diverse universities in the UK, with 37,000 students

Ranked as the UK’s greenest university

Contributing to UK Industrial Strategy through ‘Decent Work and Productivity’ and ‘Future Economies’ research centres and apprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships align closely with our overall University strategy

Degree Apprenticeships at Manchester Met

More than 1,100 degree apprentices High retention

15 Regional and National Award Winners

Excellent achievement

Over 250 employers

First graduates next week

A Specialist University for Degree Apprenticeships

Highly Commended at the THE 2016 Awards for pioneering work on Degree Apprenticeships and nominated for Employer Engagement in 2018

Winner of UK Apprenticeship Award at Educate North 2018

Apprentices regularly nominated for regional and national awards

Global interest, advising other countries – Australia, NZ and Spain

OFSTED Outstanding Provider - November 2018 ‘Leaders have a clear vision to provide high quality programmes…to make higher education accessible and beneficial for all’

Highlighted as best practice example by HEFCE

MBA Degree Apprenticeship won ‘course of the year’ at the Union Teaching Awards

94% Employer Satisfaction

Employer Partners

BSc / MSc

Work-based learning

Portfolio

Progress Reviews and

Skills Coaching

End Point Assessment

What is a Degree Apprenticeship

Develops the knowledge, skills & behaviours to support a number of digital roles

Latest academic theory and dynamic curriculum

A fully-integrated degree, involving both academic learning, professional development and work-based competence development and assessment

Designed to produce a digital workforce with specialist leadership and management skills and knowledge

Designed to increase the flow of skills into the tech industry, meet the skills gap in IT and to retain talent

Apprenticeship Funding

Funding determined by annual payroll

Payroll above £3 million (levy payer)

Levy payments can cover 100% programme cost

Payroll below £3 million (non-levy payer)

Apprenticeship programme 95% funded

Further incentives depend on age (18 or under) or if Education, Health and Care plan in place

Employers must commit to min £12,000 salary

Digital & Technology Solution Degree Apprenticeships

Level 6 & Level 7

MSc & BSc Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

TP Degrees Gold Accredited

Unique cross faculty working

L7 is Delivered across two university faculties:> the award-winning Business School> the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology

L6 is Delivered across three university faculties:> Business School> School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology> Information and Communications, Department of Languages, Information and Communications

Designed to deliver the Apprenticeship Standard and meet the QAA Computing benchmark

What our apprentices are achieving

SuccessOur first cohort (L6) will graduate on 18th July: 78% received a 1st class honours 22% received a 2:1

Exceptional retention Over 95% retention

Increasing diversity 30% women on Digital & Technology, compared to 13% on

Computer Science

Roxanne Wright, AstrazenecaRoyal Society of Chemistry

‘Apprentice of the Year’

Jamie Edge, BarclaysUK IT Industry Awards

Nadia Johnson, Thales UKIET Young Engineer of the Year

Nominee & Rising Star Award 2018

Lucy Cheng, United UtilitiesCMI – Apprentice of the Year

Ryan Coram, AstrazenecaNational Apprenticeship Awards

NW – Apprentice of the Year

Jamie Walker, BarclaysTech Partnership Excellence Award

Level 7Dr David McLean Programme Leader

Qualifications: MSc Digital & Technology Solutions and L7 Specialist Apprenticeship

Dates: 23rd September 2019 to 3rd September 2021, EPA –October 2021

Duration: 24 months

Cost: £21,000

Delivery Model: Three days consecutive face-to-face delivery every four weeks, supported with webinars, coaching and directed learning (33 days over the two years)

Specialisms: Software Engineering, IT Strategy, Data Analytics & Cyber Security

Programme Content

Programme Structure: Core Units

Unit Description

Digital Leadership & Transformation

Develop the strategic thinking and leadership skills of apprentices for managing the strategic contribution of digital technologies to organisational success and transformation

Information SystemsProfessional, ethical and legal issues for IT professionals. Focuses on the interface between information systems and business organisations. Explores the development and management of socio-technical systems

Reflective Practice in DigitalLeadership

Development of a portfolio documenting the development of professional skills and behaviours in the workplace that align to the apprenticeship Standard

Synoptic Project(dissertation)

Identify and undertake a large work based project providing an organisational solution to a problem

Professional Development

Programme Structure: Specialist Units

Pathway Units Studied

IT Strategist Data Management, IT Consultancy, Managing Enterprise Systems, Synoptic Project

Data Analytics Computational Statistics, Data Analytics and Synoptic Project

Software Engineering Introduction to Software Engineering, Software Testing and Maintenance, Cloud Computing, Service Orientated Software Engineering

Cyber Security Introduction to Cyber Security, Advanced Network Security and Synoptic Project

Entry Criteria

Software Engineer & Cyber Security

2:2 or above in a computing related subject, or substantial work experience in a computing or closely related area

Data Analytics

2:2 or above in a STEM or numerate subject, or substantial work experience in a closely related area

IT Project Management & IT Specialist

2:2 or above in any degree discipline, or substantial work experience in a closely related area

Non-Degree EntryApplicants without a degree may be eligible for the course if they have a minimum of five years experience in a relevant industry and will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the course director.

Level 2: Mathematics and EnglishRequired before the completion of the apprenticeship. Apprentices must have a line manager or mentor who will support them through the duration of the apprenticeship.

Level 6David YarwoodProgramme Manager

Qualifications: BSc Digital & Technology Solutions and L6 Specialist Apprenticeship

Dates: 9th September 2019Duration: 48 months Cost: £25,000Delivery Model: Day release during the academic year

Specialisms: Software Engineering, IT Consultant, Data Analytics & Cyber Security

Format Nine taught units, including one elective Combination of lab sessions, face to face teaching & tutorials Two project-based units relevant to Employer Final Portfolio

Entry requirementsStandard entry requirements – 104 UCAS points

Programme Content

Programme Structure: Core Units

Unit Description

Introduction to Programming Developing structured problem solutions in Java

Introduction to Business SystemsThe role of information systems in organisations, analysing organisational requirements and developing suitable information system solutions.

Introduction to Web Development Building static web pages using HTML, JavaScript and CSS

Computing Fundamentals Databases, SQL, simple networking and security

Technology Management IT Management and professional issues, arising from managing a portfolio system and infrastructure.

Portfolio Assessment Professional portfolio documenting personal development as an IT Professional

Synoptic Project Large work based project relating to Pathway choice combining K.S.B of the Standard

Elective Unit AI, UXD, Developing a Digital Business, Principles of Business Analytics, Data Engineering, Mobile App Dev

Professional Development

Programme Structure: Specialist Units

Pathway Units

IT Consultant Customer Lifecycle Management, Web Design and Development, Business Intelligence and Strategy, Technical Business Consultancy Project

Data Analytics Statistics and Visualisation, Advanced Databases, Data Analytics, Data Analytics Project

Software Engineering Advanced Programming, Computer Networks and Operating Systems, Enterprise Programming

Cyber Security Computer Networks and Operating Systems, Security Auditing and Response, Cyber Security Project

IT Consultant

Daniel Lindsay | Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship | Reason Digital

"The best thing aboutdoing a degreeapprenticeship is that it ishands-on from the start. It’s a brilliant way to gain

experience and you get a feel for what it’s like to be a young professional.“

My RoleI’m a Digital and Technology Solutions apprentice and chose Software engineering as my pathway. I’m a member of the platform development team and mainly work on .NET and PHP projects.

I’m discovering so much about the industry as a whole which is hugely beneficial when

attempting to place focus on particular career goals.

Degree ApprenticeshipStudying at the same time as working is valuable as an employee. Often, a module will line up with tasks I have at work, so I’m able to learn the theory in my one day a week at university and then I have four working days to put it into practice.

ChallengesThe main challenge I face is my commute from Walsall! However, both Manchester Met and Reason Digital are supportive. I have a mentor at Reason Digital who I work

with closely and I’m able to bounce questions and ideas off them at any time. At university, lecturers are incredibly timely with their emails and so are always available for advice and guidance.

Software Engineer

Next StepsDigital & Technology Solutions MSc Degree Apprenticeship (L7)Start Date: 23rd September 2019

Digital & Technology Solutions BSc Degree Apprenticeship (L6)Start Date: 9th September 2019

Limited Availability

Contact: Hayley Cooney – h.cooney@mmu.ac.uk 0161 247 6646

Digital MarketerDeveloping confident and creative digital marketing professionals equipped for a rapidly changing digital world

Qualifications: BSc Digital Marketing

Dates: 9th September 2019

Duration: 48 months

Cost: £21,000

Delivery Model: Block release during the academic year

Format 20 taught units, all core Final Synoptic project and portfolio No exams

Entry requirementsStandard entry requirements – 104 UCAS points

Programme Content

Principles of Digital-First Marketing (15 credits)

Platform Essentials (15 credits)

Introduction to User Experience (15 credits)

Year 1

Introduction to Digital Comms (15 credits)

Introduction to Digital Marketing Analytics (15 credits)

Platform and Channel Practice (15 credits)

Level 4Year 1

Introductions, Essentials & Principles

Start to understand:> Comms> Marketing> The message and the user journey

Mechanics of measurement

Operationally Effective by the end of Year 1

Level 5

Principles of E-Commerce (15 credits)

Understanding Customer Engagement (15 credits)

Digital Human & Audiences (15 credits)

Year 2

Level 4

Key Issues in the Digital Environment (15 credits)

Audience Acquisition (15 credits)

Managing Social Media Practice (15 credits)

Year 2

How to engage with people

The evolving Digital environment & difference between online audiences & offline customers

Bringing in Search & Social

Introduces Ecommerce as per Standard

Tactically Effective by the end of Year 2

Managing Digital Brands (15 credits)

Content Marketing (15 credits)

Measurement and Performance of Digital Marketing (15 credits)

Year 3

Level 5

Conversion Marketing (15 credits)

Digital Value Proposition Design (15 credits)

Digital Comms Strategy (15 credits)

Level 6Year 3

Managing brand & reputation online

Creating & using compelling content

Can evaluate performance, as well as measure

Strategically Effective by the end of Year 3

Digital Business Model Design (15 credits)

Digital Comms Campaign Management (15 credits)

End Point Assessment & Synoptic Project(60 credits)

Year 4

Level 6

By the end of Year 4: A confident, experienced Digital Marketing Professional

Year 4

DBMD – how new products are informed, shaped and launched within the organisation (canvas)

Able to direct the whole campaign – coordinate input from other execs & suppliers

Synoptic Project> The whole problem> The whole campaign> Encompasses all elements of the Standard

Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship

Taught delivery (maximum group size of 30)

Combination of delivery methodologies:> Face-to-face> Hands-on ‘thinking and doing’ workshops> Weekly interactive Q&A sessions via webinar

One individual assessment per 15-credit unit> Practical application of ideas> Analysing a part of your organisation’s comms> As a proposal for your organisation or a client

Nothing in the abstract, relies on real-world situations for work-based learning

Teaching Block (2 days)

Interactive Q & A Webinars

Interactive Q & A Webinars

Week 1 Week 2/3 Week 5/6

Submit Assessment

Week 7

Teaching Block (2 days)

Week 3/4

Inside a unit delivery

Unit begins:> Two full days university attendance at the start of

the month

Three or four weeks later> Two full days on the month crossover> Six hours of interactive Q&A webinar support

Submit assessment at the end of the second month

Questions?