Software Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship BEng
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Without software engineering, you wouldn’t be reading this page. Software innovation has transformed the way we think about, and interact with, technology. In fact, all the forms of communication, interaction and access that we take for granted today are made possible by software in some shape or form.
Which is why there still a demand for software engineers. From improving the efficiency of the apps we use in order to make them more sustainable, to developing scalable and secure app infrastructure, Software Engineers have skills that drive innovation. In essence, they are problem solvers with the ability to take an existing software system and creatively refine, enhance and transform it into something even better.
This higher level apprenticeship programme is designed to equip you with the analytical, reasoning and practical skills you will need to design, develop and deploy large software systems. Plus, our project-based learning approach throughout the course enables you to benefit from your experience in your employer. As an apprentice employer experience is embedded into this course and allows apprentices to engage and learn from their employer from day one.
Through real-world experience gained from employment and learning from what you are taught on the course you will have the best opportunity to develop your skills to have a successful career.
Key highlights
- Higher level apprenticeship combining paid employment with degree study
- Employer experience embedded from day one of the course
- Project-based learning draws on your experience in your employer
- Builds skills to design, develop and deploy large software systems
- Develops analytical, reasoning and practical software engineering skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC/BBC — BCC/BBC
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Software engineer
- Software developer
- Application developer
- Cloud infrastructure engineer
- Software systems analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £22,400
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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