Key Takeaways
- Complete a Level 6 IT Consultant Degree Apprenticeship with MBDA in Bolton, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.
- Starting salary of £23,000, with a £3000 joining bonus and annual pay reviews.
- Applications close at midnight on Friday 22nd January 2027, but may close earlier.
- Requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths, Science/Tech) and 120 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels, T-level, or BTEC qualifications.
About the Role
IT Consultant Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027
Salary: £23,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus.
Duration: 4 years
Location: Bolton
Learning provider: Manchester Metropolitan University
Qualification: You'll complete a Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship with IT Consultant pathway, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.
Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
What we can offer you:
- Fully funded qualification starting September 2027
- Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
- Annual pay reviews
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
- Study leave during exam periods
Programme structure - your work at MBDA:
- Design, deliver, support, maintain and protect digital technology and solutions.
- Gain hands-on experience within Infrastructure, AI, Cloud and Application environments.
- Work with both ‘waterfall’ and ‘agile’ project methodologies.
- Contribute to solution analysis and requirements elicitation; systems and solution design; project/task management including release and test management.
- Gain experience in user engagement, cyber security threat protection, detection and recovery, performance monitoring and capacity management.
- Develop an understanding of ITIL standards, Cyber Security Essentials Plus, ISO27001.
- Focus on the IT Consultant specialist path, bridging the gap between users and technology.
- In the first and second year, experience Enterprise Architecture and Consultancy; Digital Solutions and Delivery Management; Cyber Security; Networking and Digital Infrastructure.
- In the third and fourth year, concentrate on your specialist path for your final assessment.
What we’re looking for from you:
GCSEs:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at minimum grade 4.
- Must include English Language, Mathematics, and any Science or Technology subject.
After GCSEs (equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points):
- A levels: Three A levels totalling 120 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Mathematics OR Computing/Computer Science, with no individual grade below C.
- T level: T Level in Engineering or Computing with a minimum Merit grade.
- BTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Maths, Science, IT OR Engineering at a minimum grade of DDM. Those applying with Science, IT or Engineering subject must provide evidence of completing a Further Maths module.
Note: Entry criteria are based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications. UCAS points from an Extended Project Qualification are not included.