BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship Applied Software Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

The BSc in Applied Software Engineering is a work-based degree for employees of regional companies and organisations, covering the full breadth of software engineering and combining academic teaching with work-based learning. Lectures and labs run on campus every Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm, and 25% of the assessment is based on applying academic knowledge in the workplace. It was designed with an industrial advisory panel to meet skills gaps in industry.

Faculty: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years part-time alongside employment (three trimesters per year) | Intake: September (late September start) | Study mode: degree apprenticeship | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each trimester has two taught 20-credit modules assessed through lab work, coursework and class tests, with a Work-Based Portfolio module running through each of the first two years. The final year includes a 40-credit work-based Project module covering the specification, development and implementation of a substantial software project.

Career pathways

The programme furthers graduates' knowledge and career opportunities in the IT sector while supporting the success of their employer.

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Entry requirements

Formally the entry requirements are those of the BSc Software Engineering (G600): A level typical offer ABB-CCC (including grade B/6 in GCSE Maths if not studying A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science); BTEC DDD in Computing, Information Technology, Forensic Computing or Cyber Security with grade B/6 in GCSE Maths; UK Access in Computing with Distinction overall, 24 Distinctions (3 in maths) and 15 Merits plus grade B/6 in GCSE Maths; T Levels Distinction and grade B in A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications plus grade B/6 GCSE Maths; IB 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (or 32 overall with 5 HL or 7 SL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation); English language (international applicants) IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component. Relevant experience is recognised for mature students without adequate A levels or equivalent, which is expected for the majority of applicants; each applicant is considered case by case. Open only to employees of regional companies and organisations. Non-UK/Irish applicants on a temporary visa need immigration permission to work full time; Student Route sponsorship is not possible.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: September (late September start)

Duration: 3 years part-time alongside employment (three trimesters per year)

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