Technology
Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (England)
Lloyds Banking Group · Manchester Metropolitan University
Location
Manchester
Salary
£27,400 per year
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
15 December 2026
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9, 104 UCAS points minimum
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
A four-year degree apprenticeship combining study at Manchester Metropolitan University with hands-on projects at Lloyds Banking Group. You'll dive into coding, problem-solving and building digital products used by millions of customers. Cover modules including programming fundamentals, IT project management, cyber security, full stack web development, software design, architecture and enterprise programming, testing and quality assurance. Graduate with a degree-level qualification and four years of practical experience working on one of the UK's largest tech transformations.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027. GCSEs grades 4-9 in both English and Maths. Minimum of 104 UCAS points. Must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK with visa end date extending beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme (up to five years). Visa sponsorship not available as proposed salary does not meet Home Office minimum threshold for Skilled Workers.
Working week
Office attendance required most days during initial settling-in period, then at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) under hybrid working policy
Skills
PythonJavaFull stack web developmentDatabase designCyber securitySoftware architectureTesting and quality assuranceAgile methodologiesProblem-solvingIT project management
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 104
Essential
Degree · Digital & Technology Solutions · Grade Level 6
Training & development
Blended learning combining classroom study at Manchester Metropolitan University with real project work at Lloyds. Modules cover programming fundamentals and databases, IT project management and cyber security, full stack web development, software design and architecture, enterprise programming, and testing and quality assurance. Time carved out for development with support from a mentor, manager and buddy.
Additional training
You will be part of a community of techies and gain experience working on one of the UK's largest tech transformations. Skills developed include Python, Java and other core languages, databases, networks and security, full stack web development, and Agile teamwork and modern software practices.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will graduate with a level 6 degree-level qualification in Digital & Technology Solutions and four years of hands-on experience. You will be re-graded to a pay range consistent with the job family for your business area. Skills and experience will equip you for specialist engineering roles or future tech leadership positions across the industry.
Company benefits
Fully funded degree with salary paid throughout. Benefits package includes: pension contribution of up to 15%, annual performance-related bonus, share schemes including free shares, adaptable benefits such as discounted shopping, 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave policies, menopause health package, Working with Cancer Initiative, and reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities.
Things to consider
This apprenticeship is based in Manchester with expected office attendance most days during the initial settling-in period, then at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) under hybrid working policy. If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, relocation closer to the office is strongly recommended. You must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
About Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group is a major UK financial services organisation with 23 million customers. The company invests £3bn annually in AI, cloud and engineering, undergoing significant tech transformation. They are committed to being the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion, and are a Disability Confident Leader.
Website
www.lloydsbankinggroup.comIf this one works out
This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.