Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship MSc at Cranfield University

Programme overview

This part-time programme meets the requirements of the Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship Standard. Eligible organisation’s are able to use £21,000 of their Apprenticeship Levy to cover the MSc tuition fee. Our Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship MSc programme is unique and innovative as it focuses on developing knowledge to design and develop digital technologies and solutions in areas such as AI/Machine learning, digital twins, AR/VR, data analytics, data management across sectors that rely on complex products and services.

Faculty: Advanced manufacturing | Duration: 24 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: October | Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 80 credits, group project 40 credits, individual practical project 80 credits. Compulsory modules: Adaptive Visualisation, Digital Integration and System Testing, Introduction to Digital Engineering, Digital Twins, Integrated Data Management, Data Analytics and AI for Managers, Digitally Enabled Servitisation, Digitalisation of Cost Engineering, Digital Business Analysis, Digital Business & Enterprise Systems.

Career pathways

The Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship MSc will enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and abilities while applying what you learn directly in your workplace. The programme will support your career progression, preparing you to successfully carry out senior leadership roles in the future.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second-class UK Honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Alternative relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered. To study for a formal award with us you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively in English in an academic environment prior to the start of the course. Most applicants meet our English language requirements by having previously obtained a higher education level qualification from a UK university. Applicants without UK qualifications can usually meet the English requirement through employment in the UK (a minimum of 5 years continuous employment immediately prior to the start of the course is required), providing you can supply a reference from your current employer which explicitly confirms you are able to communicate effectively in English.

GBP 21,000 for the whole programme (2025/26). MSc Part-time; apprenticeship programme fee (employer-funded via the Apprenticeship Levy), includes tuition and end-point assessment Source

Intake: October

Duration: 24 months part-time

Explore more study programmes

Engineering