Designed to bridge the digital skills gap, promote social inclusion and increase productivity across sectors ranging from hospitality to legal, the six programmes span cyber security and data science through to digital marketing and user experience (UX).
Addressing UK Trends and Skills Gaps
The university has launched six specialised degree apprenticeship programmes in response to UK trends around the Apprenticeship Levy and the need for business to upskill their workforce digitally.
These include:
- Cyber Security Technical Professional Apprenticeship – playing a vital role in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
- Data Scientist Apprenticeship – developing models and algorithms that help organisations solve problems, make decisions, and optimise performance.
- Digital User Experience Professional – providing the skills to investigate, analyse, and design the experience that people have with digital products and services.
- Digital Technology Solutions Professional – leading the implementation and optimisation of digital systems and services across businesses.
- Creative Digital Design Professional – designing and delivering creative digital experiences across platforms and technologies.
- Digital Marketer – developing, delivering, and evaluating digital marketing campaigns and communications.
Practical Training and Industry Collaboration
The course will allow apprentices to engage in practical projects to build advanced skills. Middlesex University has a track record of collaborating with businesses of all sizes across the digital landscape, co-designing tailored programmes through research and knowledge.
Expert Support and Cutting-Edge Facilities
The university will provide support to employers and apprentices, utilising research expertise in digital technology. Tutors also share professional experience and industry knowledge in their teaching, to help digital degree apprenticeship learners reflect on real-world business challenges and solutions. The university can offer standard equipment in electronics, mechatronics, robotics and networking solutions, whilst dedicated labs throughout the campus boast the latest technology.
Building Careers in High-Growth Digital Sectors
Professor Darryll Bravenboer, director of degree apprenticeships at Middlesex University, said: “Our new digital degree apprenticeships are built with both employers and learners in mind. They are designed to fill critical skills gaps in the workplace, whilst offering apprentices a strong start to a successful career in the digital space.
“This is a unique opportunity to earn a degree while gaining hands-on experience in a high-growth sector. From day one, apprentices work on practical projects to develop their technology skills across areas such as UX, marketing and cyber security. We are proud to be shaping the future workforce and contributing to the UK’s digital economy through education that truly has an impact.”
