BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions: Software Engineering full time

The BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions: Software Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship Route) is designed to meet the “Trailblazer” Degree Apprenticeship Standard for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional. Developed by employers in collaboration with higher education institutions, the standard underpins a highly relevant qualification and professional development pathway that educates software engineers who able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions, and apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, whilst ensuring security robustness is built in. Software engineers may work at any stage of the software development life cycle. Duties can include producing project requirements, writing algorithms, coding, testing, deployment, or maintenance.

Employers can expect graduate apprentices to have developed a wide range of technical, professional, interpersonal and business skills, such as advanced IT skills, analytical skills, communication, creativity and innovation, independence, logic, numeracy, project management and organisation.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
Graduate apprentices from this programme should prove valuable to private, public and third sector organisations of all sizes and across the full spectrum of industries. On successful completion of the end point assessment after completion of the course, apprentices will be well prepared for a career in programming and work their way up to positions of greater responsibility, such as software architect or project manager.

They will also be ready to progress to postgraduate-level study in subjects such as project management, cyber security, digital forensics or data science, in order to develop their expertise further. Studying for a PhD or professional doctorate is another option.

The applicant’s Level 3 subjects must include a technology related subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing.

Applicants should also have five GCSEs grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

If an applicant doesn’t possess GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9, or hold an equivalent such as Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, they will be asked to complete initial assessments for English and mathematics.

This Degree Apprenticeship skillfully combines study in our vibrant higher education environment with practical and focused work-based learning and experience in your organisation.
Course materials are available online, allowing your apprentices to prepare work at home and make the most of the highly interactive in-class tuition.
Our approach to teaching and learning is ‘student-centred’, so we’ll work with your apprentices on an individual basis, providing tailored help and support throughout their studies.
By studying alongside apprentices from other digital technology specialisms or alternative industrial sectors, your apprentices can benefit from a wider range of knowledge and experience that supports cross-disciplinary thinking.
The apprenticeship offers a comprehensive overview of key software engineering principles and methods. In the final year, an option module allows you (or your apprentice) to choose one from a range of focused topics.
Quarterly and annual reviews, where each apprentice, their workplace mentor and a member of our team meet to assess your apprentice’s progress, promote continuing conversation between your workplace and the University. This helps to ensure the success of your apprentices and maximise the value of their studies to your organisation.