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BJSS is now part of CGI, and BJSS careers redirect to CGI UK, which recruits school and college leavers onto technical and business degree apprenticeships. They lead to a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions with Buckinghamshire New University, Gloucester College or Manchester Metropolitan University, with tuition fully funded. Applicants need A-levels (around 104-112 UCAS points) and 5 years' UK residency for security reasons.

Programmes

5 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

5 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering / Cyber Security (Buckinghamshire New University)

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering · 3 years

    More about this programme: Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering / Cyber Security (Buckinghamshire New University)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
    University or provider
    Buckinghamshire New University
    Business areas
    Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Cyber Security
    Locations
    South of England

    One day a week at university. Needs 104 UCAS points across three A-Levels (or BTECs) at C or above incl. an IT subject. 2026 roles listed as 'Software Engineering - South East England' and 'Cyber Security - Reading'.

    Source for Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering / Cyber Security (Buckinghamshire New University)

  • Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Gloucester College)

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering · 4 years

    More about this programme: Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Gloucester College)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
    University or provider
    Gloucester College (Cheltenham campus)
    Business areas
    Software Engineering
    Locations
    Gloucester

    Block release. Needs 112 UCAS points across three A-Levels/BTECs at C or above incl. an IT subject.

    Source for Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Gloucester College)

  • Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Manchester Metropolitan University)

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Manchester Metropolitan University)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
    University or provider
    Manchester Metropolitan University
    Business areas
    Software Engineering
    Locations
    North West England

    Listed under 'Apply Now' as 'Software Engineering - Manchester Metropolitan University - 2026'; course details not shown.

    Source for Technical Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering (Manchester Metropolitan University)

  • Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Buckinghamshire New University)

    Level 6Degree

    Business · 3 years

    More about this programme: Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Buckinghamshire New University)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (IT Consultant specialism)
    University or provider
    Buckinghamshire New University
    Business areas
    Business Analyst, Project Management, Service Delivery Management
    Locations
    South of England

    Needs 104 UCAS points across three A-Levels/BTECs at C or above.

    Source for Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Buckinghamshire New University)

  • Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Manchester Metropolitan University)

    Level 6Degree

    Business · 4 years

    More about this programme: Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Manchester Metropolitan University)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (IT Consultant specialism)
    University or provider
    Manchester Metropolitan University
    Business areas
    Business Analyst, Project Management, Service Delivery Management
    Locations
    North West England

    Mix of day release and block teaching. Needs 104 UCAS points incl. a STEM or business subject.

    Source for Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Entry requirements

Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 104 UCAS pointsA levels from CCC
A levels
At least 104 UCAS points (Bucks New Uni, Manchester Met) or 112 UCAS points (Gloucester College) across three A-Levels or equivalent BTECs at grade C or above, excluding General Studies, gained in the same academic year; or a completed Advanced IT Apprenticeship
UCAS points
104 or 112 UCAS points depending on course
GCSEs
Minimum five GCSEs at 4-9 (A*-C) including English, Maths and Science
Equivalents
BTECs and T Levels accepted; a completed Advanced IT Apprenticeship also qualifies
Other
IT programmes expect an IT-related A-Level unless you can show programming or cyber ability another way. For candidates without a degree. Must have unrestricted right to live and work in the UK and 5 years' UK residency with no breaks of 28 days or more.

As BJSS (part of CGI) publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application form
  2. Short screening call
  3. Assessment centre
  4. Offer and induction
  1. 1

    Online application form

    Short form; written in your own words (no AI); ClearTalents adjustments questionnaire.

  2. 2

    Short screening call

    Checks business unit and location preferences against live roles.

  3. 3

    Assessment centre

    Group exercise, 30-minute individual written exercise and interview.

  4. 4

    Offer and induction

Typical timeline

Opens
October 2026 (2027 intake)
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • TBC, from ~OctBusiness Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Buckinghamshire New University), Business Degree Apprenticeship: IT Consultant (Manchester Metropolitan University) and 3 more

Locations and universities

Locations
South of England, Reading, Gloucester, North West England
Universities and training providers
Buckinghamshire New University, Gloucester College, Manchester Metropolitan University

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Competitive starting salary (amount not published)
Progression
Not published
Notes
Tuition fees fully paid; course resources and materials provided.
Benefits
  • Tuition fees fully funded
  • Course resources and materials provided
  • Share ownership plan (CGI 'owner from day one')

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published
Cohort 2026
Not published

What stands out

BJSS's own careers site now redirects to CGI UK, so this profile describes CGI UK's degree apprenticeships.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    cgi.com/uk/en-gb/careers/school-and-college-leavers/degree-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Degree apprenticeships overview; 2027 intake opens October 2026.

  2. 2
    cgi.com/uk/en-gb/careers/school-and-college-leavers/degree-apprenticeship/technical-degree-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Technical DTS courses (Bucks New Uni 3 yrs, Gloucester College 4 yrs), entry requirements, residency, 2026 role list.

  3. 3
    cgi.com/uk/en-gb/careers/school-and-college-leavers/degree-apprenticeship/business-degree-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Business DTS IT Consultant courses (Bucks New Uni 3 yrs, Manchester Met 4 yrs), entry requirements.

  4. 4
    cgi.com/uk/en-gb/careers/apprenticeship-application-process

    Accessed · Four-stage process and assessment-centre detail.

  5. 5
    bjss.com

    Accessed · Redirects to https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb (BJSS is part of CGI). colours from cgi.com.

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