BSc (Hons) IT: Software Development (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in IT: Software Development delivered as a Graduate Apprenticeship, combining work-based learning in the apprentice's employer with online and on-campus study. It is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and has 30 fully funded places.

Duration: 48 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Programming 1, Introduction to Software Engineering, Information and Data 1, Problem Solving, Business and Management Fundamentals and a work-based integrated project; Year 2 covers Programming 2, Software Engineering 2, Information and Data 2, Memory and Structure and Professional Issues; Year 3 covers concurrent programming, data analytics with Python, computer networks and user-centred design; Year 4 includes a work-based individual project. Apprentices attend campus 10 days a year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Case-by-case assessment. Typically at least four Highers at grade B including Mathematics, Computing Science or Physics, and preferably National 5 English at grade C or above; applicants with non-traditional qualifications or relevant work experience are welcomed. Applicants must be employed in an IT-related role for at least 21 hours a week, live and work in Scotland for the duration of the programme, and have their employer's agreement; a tripartite agreement between applicant, employer and University is signed before registration.

Duration: 48 months part-time

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