Software engineer

Course overview

Qualify as a software engineer by applying this innovative degree programme to a related digital and technology job role.

Key highlights

Degree apprenticeship combining study with a digital and technology job role
Apply learning directly to your workplace role
Leads to qualification as a software engineer
Open to existing employees or new recruits to the business

Entry requirements

Apprentices can be existing employees looking to develop their careers, or new applicants to the business. | Applicants must: | be over 18 not be in full time education have the right to abode in the UK meet the course entry requirements | Maths and English at Grade C, 4 or above | If you don't have this yet, you'll need to achieve this level through a function skills programme in your first year. | One of the following:

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50
Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of fees
Performance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of fees
Postgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000
Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000
Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Vice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Software Engineer
Software Developer
Web Developer
Applications Developer
DevOps Engineer

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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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