Computer Science (Digital & Technology Solutions)
Entry requirements
A level
AAA including Mathematics or Computing. Grade B (6) or above in GCSE Mathematics is required if no Mathematics A-level is taken. Where an A-level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction (including Mathematics) and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Mathematics.
Extended Project Qualification - We recognise the value, effort and enthusiasm applicants make in the Extended Project, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ we may make an offer of AAB at A-Level (any required subjects such as Mathematics must still be at grade A).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level including 5 points at Higher level in either Mathematics or Computing. If only Computing is offered from the IB, Grade B or above in GCSE Mathematics is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD (RQF) with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/or other appropriate maths units). Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information.
Scottish Higher
AA at Advanced Higher level, including Mathematics or Computing, and AABBB at Higher level.
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About this course
Please note that the Digital and Technology Solution Professional apprenticeship standard, on which this programme is based, is currently under review by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education. Therefore, this programme may be subject to change depending on the review outcome.
This four-year degree apprenticeship with PwC will give you a head start in your chosen profession. You will experience university life alongside work experience and skills training.
- Work experience with a leading organisation: You’ll work on cutting-edge digital and technology client work during work placements with PwC.
- A degree from a highly ranked university: Leeds is among the top universities in the world and the School of Computing is ranked in the top ten in the UK.
- Earn while you learn: Your university tuition fees are funded by PwC and as a PwC employee, you'll receive a salary each month.
- A job offer from PwC: At the end of the degree programme, providing you meet their performance criteria, PwC will offer you a graduate job.
This degree programme will provide you with the core technical and problem-solving skills required to succeed in industry. You will develop core skills in information systems, data, cyber security, business organisation, systems development, computer and network infrastructure, IT project management and technical knowledge informed by the School’s research.
You’ll be taught by experts in world-class facilities and undertake project work in every year, to build the range of skills you’ll need throughout your professional career.
During this programme, you will undertake two summer placements (after the end of Year 1 and Year 2) and a full-year placement in Year 3. All of these placements will be hosted by PwC.
The Uni
University of Leeds
School of Computing
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Top job areas of graduates
This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Computing
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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