Employers that hire DTS apprentices

Bank of America

3-year technology apprenticeships in Bromley, Chester and London (2025 and 2026 cohorts), graduating with a DTS Professional degree.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert (archived), 2026

Bank of England

36-month Degree Apprenticeship Development Programme in the Technology Directorate, London and Leeds, degree via University of Exeter. University partner: University of Exeter.

• £25,270 — advertised salary, 2026 Degree Apprenticeship Development Programme - DTS (Leeds, hybrid); permanent role, 20% study time, fully funded degree year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Leeds for Learning)
• £24,250 Leeds / £27,000 London — Level 6 degree apprenticeship rates for 2026 with London weighting year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Prospects)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Barclays

MMU employer case study documents a Barclays technology apprentice progressing into the DTS Professional degree apprenticeship at Manchester Met. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

• £25,000 — employer-stated salary from day one across Barclays' higher/degree apprenticeship routes (permanent role, 3-4 year programmes) year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Barclays careers)

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page · university partner page · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Deutsche Bank

London-based Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) apprenticeship; cohorts advertised 2023-2026 with the Exeter DTS BSc. University partner: University of Exeter.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

Goldman Sachs

4-year Engineering degree apprenticeship routes in London (QMUL) and Birmingham (Warwick/WMG), first cohorts starting September 2026. University partners: Queen Mary University of London, University of Warwick (WMG).

• £32,000 average — Glassdoor average across 5 degree-apprentice salaries (existing London degree apprenticeship; the first DTS cohorts start September 2026) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · case study, 2025 · Reviews: Glassdoor

HSBC

3-year DTS BSc degree apprenticeships delivered with Ada college, anchored at HSBC's Sheffield tech hub (2026 engineering cohort advertised). University partner: Ada, National College for Digital Skills.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

JPMorgan Chase

4-year Technology Degree Apprenticeship at London and Bournemouth technology centres, BSc (Hons) DTS from University of Exeter. University partner: University of Exeter.

• £28,000 London / £24,000 Bournemouth — starting salary, Technology Degree Apprenticeship, 2025 intake year 1 (self-reported, 2025 — The Student Room)
• £35,000 average — Glassdoor average across 4 submitted DTS-apprentice salaries (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)
• rises up to £4,000/year; mid-high £40,000s at graduation — salary progression reported by current apprentices (self-reported, 2025 — The Student Room)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · job advert (archived), 2025 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship, The Student Room

Lloyds Banking Group

4-year Technology Engineering Degree Apprenticeship based in Manchester (hybrid), studying Level 6 DTS at Manchester Met; 2025 round closed. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

• £26,500 — advertised salary, 4-year Technology Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6 DTS at Manchester Met), September 2026 start; re-graded to the business-area pay range on completion year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Lloyds Banking Group Talent)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2025 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

NatWest Group

NatWest runs the L6 DTS Professional degree apprenticeship through BPP University, with a dedicated NatWest programme portal. University partner: BPP University.

• £25,020 — 2025 starting salary across NatWest apprenticeships including the BPP Level 6 DTS/software engineering degree route; 25 days holiday plus pension year 1 (advertised, 2025 — Best Apprenticeships)

Careers page · Evidence: case study · university partner page

Santander UK

40-month Digital Engineering degree apprenticeship (data, cyber, software, network pathways) based at the Milton Keynes head office.

• £26,565 average — Glassdoor average specifically for Santander DTS degree apprentices (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)
• £28,000-£32,000 — single Glassdoor salary report for a DTS degree apprentice at Milton Keynes (self-reported, 2021 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

UBS

Multiple UBS case studies listed under Digital and Technology Solutions on Exeter's degree apprenticeship case studies page. University partner: University of Exeter.

• £25,068 average — Glassdoor average across 12 degree-apprentice salaries (covers UBS's degree apprenticeship tracks including DTS; range ~£20.9k-£30.6k) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · case study · Reviews: The Student Room

Yorkshire Building Society

Named by Leeds Beckett among employers whose apprentices took its BSc DTS degree apprenticeship. University partner: Leeds Beckett University.

Evidence: university partner page

Ageas UK

4-year IT Degree Apprenticeship at the Eastleigh (Hampshire) head office with the Exeter DTS BSc; adverts ran around 2022-2024. University partner: University of Exeter.

• £24,640 — advertised salary, IT Degree Apprenticeship, Eastleigh (hybrid), September 2026 start; minimum 35 days holiday, annual bonus scheme, pension year 1 (advertised, 2026 — ZipRecruiter)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert (archived), 2025

Aviva

Software Development Apprentice Pathway with Level 6 DTS BSc roles in Norwich, York and Bristol.

• £25,100 — advertised starting salary, 2025 Technology Software Development Apprentice Pathway (includes 48-month Level 6 DTS BSc routes) year 1 (advertised, 2025 — Aviva application portal)
• £21,700 — advertised starting salary, 2023 Software Engineer Apprentice Level 6 (DTS BSc), plus 25 days holiday, pension and discretionary annual bonus year 1 (advertised, 2023 — Aviva application portal)
• £26,700 — Technology & Change Delivery pathway salary (pathway spans Level 3-6) (employer-stated, 2026 — Aviva careers)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2025

Bloomberg

Listed under Digital and Technology Solutions in Exeter's case studies; Bloomberg has also advertised the Level 7 Specialist variant. University partner: University of Exeter.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert (archived), 2023 · case study

Broadridge

Fintech (investor communications and trading technology) with London-based DTS degree apprentices; salary page on Glassdoor names the scheme explicitly.

• £30,592 average — Glassdoor average for Broadridge DTS degree apprentices (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: case study, 2026

Experian

4-year Software Engineer Degree Apprentice roles in Nottingham, recruited annually onto the NTU Level 6 DTS course. University partner: Nottingham Trent University.

• £24,650 — advertised starting salary, Software Engineer Degree Apprentice (NTU DTS BSc), Nottingham, September 2026; pension, BUPA healthcare, sharesave, discretionary bonus, 25 days leave year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Experian careers)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · university partner page · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Hargreaves Lansdown

Bristol-based Technology Risk apprenticeship advertised for 2022 with a DTS BSc; current HL apprenticeships are Level 3/4.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2022

Royal London

Alderley Park DTS apprentice advert closed 13 January 2026; closed advert no longer displays the standard level.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert (archived), 2026

Visa

UK degree apprenticeships (including a cybersecurity rotation scheme) leading to an OU-accredited BSc (Hons) in DTS. University partner: Open University.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · programme page

Vocalink (Mastercard)

Named by Leeds Beckett among employers whose apprentices took its BSc DTS degree apprenticeship. University partner: Leeds Beckett University.

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page

Zurich Insurance UK

4-year Level 6 DTS degree apprenticeships based in Swindon and Fareham; 2026 vacancy closed March 2026, next round opens February 2027.

• £21,840 — advertised salary, DTS Degree Apprenticeship 2024 intake, Fareham or Swindon; 4-year programme with business rotations year 1 (advertised, 2024 — LinkedIn job listing)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · job advert (archived), 2026

Accenture

Advertised a Warwick-based DTS degree apprenticeship in 2019; current Accenture tech degree apprenticeships were not verified against the DTS standard. University partners: BPP University, University of Warwick (WMG).

• £26,299 + £2,000 completion bonus — advertised, Newcastle Technology Degree Apprenticeship 2027 (Software Engineering, BSc DTS), 2.5-3.5 years year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Gradcracker)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · job advert, 2026 · job advert, 2027 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Amazon

42-month Level 6 Software Development Engineer apprenticeship awarding the DTS Software Pathway degree, next start September 2026.

• £32,000 London start, rising £1,000-£1,500/year — self-reported on the Amazon degree apprenticeships thread; noted as well above typical degree-apprentice pay year 1 (self-reported, 2024 — The Student Room)
• £33,023 average (range £27,286-£39,966) — Glassdoor estimate across ~143 Software Development Engineer Apprentice salaries (the 42-month L6 DTS scheme role title, all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Arm

3-year Level 6 DTS software engineer apprenticeship in Cambridge, Manchester and Sheffield; 2026 intake starts 7 September 2026.

• £28,350 — advertised salary, Level 6 Software Engineer Apprenticeship (DTS), Cambridge/Manchester/Sheffield, September 2025 start; 25 days holiday, healthcare year 1 (advertised, 2025 — Uptree)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2025 · job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

BT Group

Four-year work-based BSc awarded by a BT university partner; 2024 IT-specialism intake was London-based.

• £21,620-£23,810 — employer-stated starting salary range across BT apprenticeships including the DTS Level 6 degree route; increases tied to performance milestones year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — BT Careers FAQs)
• under £18,000 start, rising to £27,000-£30,000 by end — poster-reported progression: year 2 ~£21-22k, year 3 ~£23-24k; described as low against competitors year 1 (self-reported, 2023 — The Student Room)
• 10% annual bonus — bonus paid every year on top of salary, growing as salary rises (self-reported, 2023 — The Student Room)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2024 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

Capgemini

Strategic Aston partner since 2013; national 2026 DTS intake (Birmingham/London/Manchester/Surrey) closed 9 January 2026. University partners: Aston University, Sheffield Hallam University.

• £20,000 — advertised wage, DTS Degree Apprenticeship 2026 (Worthing), with year-on-year pay increases year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Find an apprenticeship)
• £25,879 average — Glassdoor average for Capgemini DTS degree apprentices (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Evidence: job advert, 2026 · university partner page · job advert (archived), 2021 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

CGI

Long-running DTS employer with Business, Cyber Security and Software Engineering specialisms across at least four partner universities. University partners: University of Winchester, Aston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Swansea University.

• £1,000 joining bonus — advertised sign-on bonus on 2026 Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship listings, plus matched share scheme, private healthcare and up to £1,000 relocation year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Gradcracker)
• £25,090 average — Glassdoor average across 8 degree-apprentice salaries; range £20,902-£30,653 (25th-75th percentile) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · university partner page · job advert (archived), 2020 · Reviews: The Student Room, RateMyApprenticeship

FDM Group

Three-year paid DTS degree apprenticeship running since 2020 in London and Leeds, with client placements after in-house training. University partners: Sheffield Hallam University, Northeastern University London.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · job advert · Reviews: The Student Room

Fujitsu

Recruited DTS degree apprentices for January 2022 intake and is quoted as an employer on MMU's DTS course page. University partners: Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Winchester.

• £21,750 average — Glassdoor average across 20 degree-apprentice salaries (all years mixed), checked 2026 (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Evidence: university partner page · job advert (archived), 2021 · university partner page · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

IBM

2025 intake covered Hursley, London, Manchester and Warwick, with Consulting and Technology Data & AI streams; DTS cohorts since 2016. University partners: University of Exeter, Northeastern University London.

• £27,000 or higher — advertised starting salary, DTS Degree Apprenticeship, Manchester/London, September 2026 start; 25 days holiday year 1 (advertised, 2026 — RateMyApprenticeship)
• £21,000 — self-reported 2023 starting salary (DevSecOps role, London), with pay rises each anniversary year 1 (self-reported, 2023 — The Student Room)
• mid-£30,000s to £40,000 on completion — completers reported to earn at or slightly above graduate rates, with substantial rises during the scheme (self-reported, 2022 — The Student Room)

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page · job advert, 2025 · job advert, 2025 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship

Koderly

Listed under current vacancies on MMU's DTS L6 course page for a Degree Apprentice Software Engineer role. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Evidence: university partner page, 2026

Neptune North

Newcastle employer whose DTS DevOps degree apprenticeship advert closed 4 April 2026.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Olamalu

Small software firm quoted as an employer putting staff through the OU's DTS L6 degree apprenticeship. University partner: Open University.

Evidence: university partner page

RDT

OU's DTS page features RDT as a delivery employer partner. University partner: Open University.

Evidence: university partner page

Reply

London-based DTSP software engineer degree apprenticeship delivered with QMUL; 2026 advert closed 15 June 2026. University partner: Queen Mary University of London.

• at least £22,000 (£26,000 if 21+) — QMUL-published minimum starting salary for its DTS (Software Engineering) degree apprenticeship employer partners, which include Reply; employer pays all tuition year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Queen Mary University of London)

Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert

Resulting

Resulting is a featured employer in MMU's DTS degree apprentice case studies. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Evidence: case study

Softcat

3-year Level 6 apprenticeship in the Architecture Services Team at Softcat's Marlow HQ, split 80% work / 20% study.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert · job advert · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

TTP live vacancy on the gov service

Cyber security degree apprentice at Royston/Melbourn on the DTS L6 standard with University of Hertfordshire. University partner: University of Hertfordshire.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Vodafone

Level 6 Software and Data apprenticeships (London Paddington and Newbury) award the BSc DTS; 2026 vacancies closed March 2026.

• £24,640-£27,000 + annual performance bonus — advertised range, Group UK 2026 Software Apprenticeship (Level 6 DTS BSc, 3 years, Paddington/Newbury); 28 days holiday year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Bright Network)
• £21,000-£22,000 starting, ~£30,000-£35,000 by end — reported in comparison with BT's scheme pay year 1 (self-reported, 2023 — The Student Room)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert, 2025 · job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, The Student Room

Arup

Arup features in MMU's DTS degree apprentice case studies and as a testimonial on the DTS course page. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Evidence: case study · university partner page

AtkinsRéalis

Employs BSc DTS (IT consultant pathway) degree apprentices; its 2019 Masters DTS programme was the L7 variant.

• Real Living Wage — employer-stated pay policy for Level 6 apprenticeships including the DTS degree apprentice role (Westminster); no figure published year 1 (employer-stated, 2025 — StudySmarter Talents)

Evidence: job advert (archived), 2025

EY

Four-year Digital & Technology degree apprenticeship with BPP University across Assurance, Consulting Service Delivery, Enterprise Risk and Technology Consulting. University partner: BPP University.

• £22,534 average (range £18,796-£29,700) — Glassdoor estimate across 19 EY Digital Apprentice salaries in England (the BSc DTS via BPP role title, all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert · job advert · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

KPMG

Four-year Audit Digital & Technology degree apprenticeship (BSc DTS) in London, Birmingham and Leeds with Business Analyst and Data Analyst pathways. University partners: University of Exeter, Manchester Metropolitan University.

• £23,000 regions / £25,000 London — employer-stated annual salary, Technology Apprenticeship (Level 6 DTS BSc, 4 years) year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — KPMG Careers)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · case study · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

PwC

Flying Start Technology Degree Apprenticeship recruits around 40 apprentices a year at Leeds onto the DTS-aligned BSc. University partners: University of Leeds, Queen Mary University of London, University of Exeter.

• £27,800 — employer-stated salary from day one, Flying Start Technology degree apprenticeship (4 years), tuition fully funded year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — PwC Careers)
• £19,750 average — Glassdoor estimate across 26 PwC Technology Degree Apprentice salaries (older cohorts, all years mixed); range £16,610-£23,412 (self-reported, 2025 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page · university partner page, 2026 · case study · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Airbus

DTS Degree Apprenticeship and a Flight Physics variant at Filton (Bristol); the Stevenage Simulation & Modelling scheme also awards the DTS BSc (Software Engineer). University partner: University of the West of England.

• £21,674 — advertised, DTS Degree Apprenticeship Filton, 2025 intake; 35-hour week with half-day Fridays year 1 (advertised, 2025 — Built In)
• £20,681 — advertised, DTS Degree Apprenticeship Filton, 2024 cycle (BSc via UCW/UWE) year 1 (advertised, 2024 — Higherin)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2024 · programme page · job advert · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Babcock International

5-year Bristol-based scheme (Software Engineering and AI pathways on submarine systems, comms and security work); degree via Exeter. University partner: University of Exeter.

• £23,776 — advertised, DTS Software Engineering Pathway, Bristol, 5-year scheme (Exeter BSc), September 2026 start year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Best Apprenticeships)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert · case study · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

BAE Systems

DTS degree apprentice pathways (Data Analysis, Business Analyst, Enterprise Architect) at sites including Brough and Samlesbury/Warton; 2026 vacancy closed 1 March 2026.

• £23,748 — advertised, DTS Business Analyst pathway, Blackburn, with annual increases; free higher education, pension, share scheme year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Find an apprenticeship)
• from £23,000 — advertised, DTS Data Analyst pathway, Preston year 1 (advertised, 2026 — BAE Systems job search (archived))
• from £23,000 — advertised, DTS Cyber Security degree apprentice, Preston; 4-year scheme with annual increases year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · case study · job advert (archived), 2022 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Bentley Motors

DTS degree apprentice roles embedded in Production Planning and Manufacturing at Crewe; 2026 vacancy closed 21 February 2026. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

• £24,929 — employer-stated Level 6 degree apprentice starting salary (incl. the DTS scheme), Crewe, 2026 intake; 35 days holiday, car scheme year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Bentley Careers FAQ)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · case study

Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail GTS UK is a featured employer in MMU's DTS degree apprentice case studies. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Evidence: case study · Reviews: The Student Room

Inpress Precision live vacancy on the gov service

Littlehampton manufacturer hiring a DTS L6 IT degree apprentice with University of Chichester. University partner: University of Chichester.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover

4-year programme at Gaydon and Whitley with Software Engineering (with Data) and Data Analytics pathways; 2026 applications closed 11 March, 2027 registration open. University partner: University of Warwick (WMG).

• £26,092 — employer-stated current salary, Level 6 DTS Degree Apprenticeship, Gaydon/Whitley (Warwick WMG BSc) year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — JLR Careers)
• £24,480 — advertised, DTS Data Analytics pathway, Gaydon, 2024 intake year 1 (advertised, 2024 — Bright Network)
• £24,500 — starting salary, 2023 intake year 1 (advertised, 2023 — The Student Room)
• £26,587 average — Glassdoor average for JLR DTS degree apprentices (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2026 — Glassdoor)
• £26,587 average (range £22,299-£32,019) — Glassdoor estimate across 104 JLR DTS-apprentice salaries (all years mixed) (self-reported, 2025 — Glassdoor)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · job advert, 2026 · job advert, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, RateMyApprenticeship, The Student Room

Leonardo

Official Luton flyer maps the software degree apprenticeship to the DTS course awarding BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions over 4 years.

• £20,500 — advertised starting salary, Software Engineering Degree Apprentice (DTS BSc), Luton; SC eligibility required year 1 (advertised, 2024 — LinkedIn)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · Reviews: The Student Room

MBDA

Software (L6) degree apprentices at Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton study the DTS BSc at the university nearest their site; 4-year fully funded scheme. University partners: Cranfield University (MK:U), University Centre Weston, Manchester Metropolitan University.

• £18,750 — advertised, Software Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 (Stevenage/Bristol/Bolton); annual pay reviews, paid travel to study, 25 days leave plus up to 15 flexi days year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Higherin)
• £3,000 joining bonus — one-off bonus paid in the first month, 2026 intake year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Higherin)

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · job advert, 2025 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Moove Lubricants

Kent-based manufacturer whose DTS L6 advert closed 30 June 2026.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Renishaw

4-year Software Engineering apprenticeship at Wotton-under-Edge (Gloucestershire) awarding the DTS BSc; applications closed 23 February 2026.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026

Rolls-Royce

Derby-based 4-year scheme with mentored placements across digital operations; 2026 intake closed 1 February 2026, salary £22,990. University partner: University of Staffordshire.

• £22,990 — advertised, DTS Degree Apprenticeship Derby, 4 years (Staffordshire BSc); 33 days holiday, annual pay rises year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Higherin)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert · job advert · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Siemens

Ran rotational DTS degree apprenticeships in 2020-2021; a separate Masters (L7 Specialist) variant also existed.

Evidence: job advert (archived), 2021 · job advert (archived), 2020 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Thales

2024-2026 cycles advertised at Reading, Crawley, Cheadle and Templecombe, including an Algorithm Engineering DTS variant; awarding university depends on location. University partners: University of Warwick, Manchester Metropolitan University, Anglia Ruskin University.

• £24,000 — advertised, 2026 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 DTS, Cheadle; one day/week at Manchester Met year 1 (advertised, 2026 — ZipRecruiter)

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

E.ON

Four-year DTS (Software Engineering) degree apprenticeship in Nottingham studying part-time at NTU. University partner: Nottingham Trent University.

• £21,500 — advertised, DTS (Software Engineering) Degree Apprenticeship, Nottingham (NTU), 2025 cycle; pay progression on performance year 1 (advertised, 2025 — StudySmarter Talents)

Evidence: case study, 2024 · job advert

National Grid Electricity Distribution

NGED (formerly Western Power Distribution) Control Systems degree apprenticeships at Castle Donington (2022) and Bristol (2023) awarded the DTS BSc. University partners: Aston University, Weston College.

• £22,357 rising to £44,367 on completion — advertised, Control Systems degree apprenticeship (DTS BSc via Weston College), Bristol, 4 years year 1 (advertised, 2025 — National Grid careers hub)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2022 · job advert, 2023

Northumbrian Water

Named partner in re-developing Sunderland's DTSP degree apprenticeship (launched September 2024). University partner: University of Sunderland.

Evidence: university partner page, 2025 · Reviews: University of Sunderland

Sellafield Ltd

New DTS degree apprenticeship launched September 2024 with up to 20 places, delivered by QA Ltd; placements across ICT, cyber security and operational research (West Cumbria/Warrington).

• £23,917 — published year 1 salary; 30 days leave; £1,400 relocation allowance available year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Sellafield careers)
• £26,583 — published year 2 salary year 2 (employer-stated, 2026 — Sellafield careers)
• £29,158 — published year 3 salary year 3 (employer-stated, 2026 — Sellafield careers)
• £31,795 — published year 4 salary year 4 (employer-stated, 2026 — Sellafield careers)
• up to £4,000 annual bonus — company-performance bonus for degree apprentices (employer-stated, 2026 — Sellafield careers)

Careers page · Evidence: case study, 2024 · programme page, 2026 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Campus fusion-energy role supporting plasma simulation software; 4-year scheme starting September 2026, applications closed 28 February 2026. University partner: University of Warwick.

• £23,810 — advertised, DTS Degree Apprentice, Culham (Warwick provider), September 2026 start; plasma-simulation software work year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Find an apprenticeship)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026 · job advert (archived), 2021

Asda

30-month DTS degree apprenticeship (cloud engineering and cyber security) at Asda House, Leeds; 2026-intake advert closed November 2025. University partner: Leeds Beckett University.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2025 · job advert, 2026 · university partner page

AstraZeneca

4-year BSc schemes at Macclesfield and Cambridge with three 8-month rotations (IT, Decision Sciences, Lean Digital); careers page showed a live IT role in July 2026. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2026 · job advert, 2026 · case study

GSK

Software developer degree apprentices in GSK digital teams (clinical trial supply chain systems) study a BSc Digital Technology Solutions (Software).

Careers page · Evidence: programme page · Reviews: The Student Room

Mars

DTS L6 IT Consultant apprentice at Melton Mowbray supporting factory IT; September 2026 start listing on Mars careers.

• £24,000 — advertised, Level 6 DTS Professional IT Consultant apprentice, Melton Mowbray; automation, infrastructure, data and OT rotations year 1 (advertised, 2026 — Find an apprenticeship)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2026

Roche

Ran BSc DTS degree apprenticeships across IT consulting, business analysis and data engineering pathways from 2021 to 2025.

Evidence: job advert (archived), 2025 · job advert (archived), 2021 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Unilever

OU-delivered DTS Professional apprentices in Unilever IT; the 2024 Central London IT Consultant pathway advert closed October 2024. University partner: The Open University.

• £19,000-£25,000 — employer-stated salary range across Unilever UK apprenticeships including the Level 6 digital/technology schemes year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Unilever Careers)

Careers page · Evidence: case study · job advert, 2024 · job advert (archived), 2019 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship, The Student Room

Cheshire College South & West

Listed under current vacancies on MMU's DTS L6 course page for an MIS Data Reporting Apprentice. University partner: Manchester Metropolitan University.

Evidence: university partner page, 2026

Defence Equipment & Support (MoD)

Level 6 Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship based at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, with day-release university study.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page

Defra

Defra's digital blog (February 2023) profiles a Defra IT apprentice studying the BSc Digital and Technology Solutions.

Careers page · Evidence: case study, 2023

DWP Digital

Manchester-based DWP Digital software-engineer-pathway cohort on permanent contracts; November 2020 start with learning running through 2021-2024. University partner: University of Roehampton.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert, 2020

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Trust live vacancy on the gov service

Stockport academy trust hiring a DTS L6 IT engineer degree apprentice via QA Limited.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Leeds City Council

Named by Leeds Beckett as a past BSc DTS apprentice employer; currently advertised council digital apprenticeships are Level 4. University partner: Leeds Beckett University.

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page

NHS Digital (now NHS England)

Leeds Beckett names NHS Digital (merged into NHS England in 2023) among employers of its BSc DTS apprentices. University partner: Leeds Beckett University.

Careers page · Evidence: university partner page

Office for National Statistics

Official FOI response (February 2025) lists the DTS standard among apprenticeships ONS staff are enrolled on.

Careers page · Evidence: programme page, 2025

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Doncaster-based IT Technician apprenticeship requiring completion of the BSc (Hons) DTS (IT Consulting pathway) at Sheffield Hallam. University partner: Sheffield Hallam University.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert

The Sheffield College live vacancy on the gov service

DTS L6 degree apprentice at £33,160 with Sheffield Hallam as provider. University partner: Sheffield Hallam University.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

Weston College live vacancy on the gov service

Hiring its own DTS L6 data analyst apprentice in Weston-super-Mare. University partner: University Centre Weston.

Evidence: job advert, 2026

BBC

Level 6 Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship advertised in Bristol and other hubs; the Glasgow variant runs as a Scottish graduate apprenticeship.

Careers page · Evidence: job advert · programme page, 2023 · job advert (archived), 2021 · Reviews: RateMyApprenticeship

Network Rail

3-year IT Apprentice Academy scheme based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes (~£24,500); 2026 applications closed, 2027 interest registration open.

• £24,500 — employer-stated salary for the 3-year scheme, September 2026 start; 28 days holiday plus subsidised rail travel year 1 (employer-stated, 2026 — Network Rail early careers)

Careers page · Evidence: job advert · programme page, 2026 · job advert (archived), 2024