Applied Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)

This Applied Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship provides an alternative route to traditional higher education – combining work with college and university study. This course is designed to allow those who are currently working in the Software and ICT sectors to enhance their skills, knowledge and competence and gain a degree, while remaining in full-time employment.

This qualification encompasses a wide range of skills necessary for success in the IT sector. Indicative aspects develop from the computing foundations to programming with Python, C# and web-based enterprise Java, creating websites using HTML5/CSS and User Experience (UX) and HCI, development of mobile phone apps, formal software engineering methods, security and, also in the final year the apprentices will undertake projects linked to their workplace. Additionally, the learners will also be able to consider and investigate new technology that is constantly being introduced, how it can be used and the ethical considerations.

The course is run through a combination of day-release study at Coleg Llandrillo and Bangor University and structured work-based learning. You will develop competencies to a sufficient level to register for the ICT Technician qualification from the IET (ICTTech).

The course is fully funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. To apply for this course you or your employer must contact us directly.

Duration

Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week for three years.

Location

For the first two years, our digital degree apprenticeship programmes are usually undertaken at colleges in either Deeside and Wrexham or Rhos-on-sea, and our engineering degree apprenticeship programmes are taught at colleges in Llangefni or Rhos-on-Sea. The final year of the apprenticeship teaching will be at Bangor University.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• This course is fully-funded by the Higher Education Council for Wales, this means you can gain a degree without any debt and your employer gains a member of staff with more skills that are directly related to the business.
• The contribution your employer must make is to release you from work to attend college/university one day per week.
• You remain in employment while you study for your degree. Students on this course will start at an entry point that is most appropriate to them, based on relevant experience or previous education. This means you will not be asked to repeat previous achievement, rather build upon existing knowledge and extend your future potential.
• Students who undertake this programme will benefit from being able to increase their skills and progress in their career. This course will ultimately enable you to help your employer’s business develop.
• You will have access to all the resources available at college and university, giving you the flexibility of two dynamic learning environments.

• Students need to be in either full or part-time employment (minimum 16 hours a week) in the IT industry.
• All applicants will be considered on a case by case basis and will be expected to attend an informal interview.

How to Apply

For all Degree Apprenticeships, apply directly with the help of our Guidance Notes.

Once you have read the Guidance Notes you should apply using our Online Application form.