Course Summary

This is a degree apprenticeship, which will combine traditional university study with work-based learning, and lead to an award of a BEng in Software Engineering with Digital Technology Partnership. Software is a fundamental part of today’s digital society, controlling everything from the results that are displayed when you use a search engine, through to how we interact with others on social media or access on-demand content on mobile devices. In the future, virtually all of our human processes will be affected by the design and development of software. It is the role of software engineers to develop and maintain software systems in a manner that is efficient, reliable and affordable. Software engineers must also understand the needs of those who will use the software, and be able to create products that are safe and intuitive. Developed through a close partnership with a leading technology employer; this degree apprenticeship is designed to equip our graduates with the analytical, reasoning and practical skills they will need to succeed as a professional software engineer. The structure of a degree apprenticeship is such that throughout the four years of the programme you will be mixing study at Queen’s along with working for an employer, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC). In the first two years of the course you will be at the university during the two semesters of the academic year and working with PwC when not studying. In the third and fourth years you will spend one semester each year at Queen’s and work at PwC the rest of the time. There will be a number of workshops and contact sessions during every year to keep you in touch with both Queen’s and PwC and to help you progress both professionally and academically. Throughout the programme you will be an employee of PwC and they will pay you a salary that covers the time spent working directly with them and the time spent studying at Queen’s. In addition, your fees will also be paid in full. On successful completion you will be awarded a BEng degree and progress in your career with PwC, subject to meeting their performance criteria.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: G606

Institution code: Q75

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

BBB to include Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development OR ABB to include Chemistry, ICT, Physics, Technology or Double Award Applied ICT (Not Single Award). GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk

Considered on an individual basis taking into account performance in Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking a relevant Advanced Higher subject (see list of subjects under A-level requirements).

Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) with overall grades DDD. Must be relevant National Extended Diploma – normally Computing, IT Practioners. Other National Extended Diplomas considered on an individual basis. GCSE Mathematics grade C.

H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) at Higher Level to include H3 Mathematics OR H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) at Higher Level to include H3 Chemistry or Physics + Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 1.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 1.0 Year 1
England 1.0 Year 1
Scotland 1.0 Year 1
Wales 1.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

No tuition fees are payable by students for the degree apprenticeship as it is funded by the Department for the Economy’s Higher Level Apprenticeship programme. Please refer to https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/higher-level-apprenticeships for further information.

Provider information

University Road
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Belfast
BT7 1NN

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