This is an alternative route to full-time University. You'll study part-time at one of Network Rail's partnered Universities towards a BSc (Hons). Putting your university-learned theory into practice, you'll hone your current IT skills and learn new ones. As part of the IT Apprentice Academy, you'll gain vast and varied exposure, but specifically in Telecommunications teams, implementing cutting-edge, innovative technologies and applications, supporting business change initiatives or working in IT Operations teams. You'll learn what it means to be a Network Engineer, Project Manager, Data Analyst, Business Analyst or Information Security Analyst.

Part-time university study towards BSc (Hons) degree combined with practical hands-on experience in IT and Telecommunications. Exposure to Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Security, and IT Operations. Scheme manager support and guidance throughout 3 years with continuous coaching, regular progress reviews and catch-ups.

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