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Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering)
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Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2025
- UCAS code
- G4DC
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Fees
- Fees for this course are not available yet. Please contact the Fees Office for more information.
Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2025
- UCAS code
- G4DM
- Institution code
- Q50
- Entry Requirements
- Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
- Fees
- Fees for this course are not available yet. Please contact the Fees Office for more information.
Overview
Earn while you train to become a software engineer, and graduate with both a BSc and four years of work experience.
Software engineers design, build and test high-quality software solutions, whilst always ensuring security is robust. They typically work as part of a collaborative team.
This degree apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and experience you need to work as a software engineer. You’ll study part-time on campus at Queen Mary, learning alongside students on our standard BSc programmes.
On the other days of the week, you’ll learn on the job, with one of our partner employers.
How to apply
You apply for this degree apprenticeship through the National Apprenticeship Service, or via the employer’s own website, rather than through UCAS.
Visit our employer partners' websites to check live vacancies and application deadlines:
- Goldman Sachs apprenticeship programmes
- Morgan Stanley career opportunities
- Amazon - https://www.amazonapprenticeships.co.uk
- Bloomberg - https://careers.bloomberg.com
- Reply - https://www.reply.com/en/about/careers
There is no limit to the number of apprenticeships you can apply for, in addition to your five UCAS choices. Find out more about the full range of degree apprenticeships at Queen Mary.
If you have any questions, please contact Sande-Apprenticeships@qmul.ac.uk.
Structure
Year 1
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Quality Driven development
- Software Engineering Tools, Techniques and Practices
- Introduction to Reflective Practice
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Additional Costs
You may be expected to cover the cost of any resit exams.
The Goldman Sachs Degree Apprenticeship is a fantastic programme and I could not recommend it enough! It is perfect for students who are looking to get a head-start on building a career in technology at a top-tier firm and making a direct impact from day one. My advice to future apprentices would be to bring your personality to work and be authentic to what makes you unique!
Teaching
Teaching and learning
Whilst the weekly delivery takes place at the LCIOT, your sprint teaching will take place at Mile End.
You will attend lectures, seminars, labs and tutorials during your on campus days. Your on campus requirement will be one day per week plus one week sprint teaching each semester and you will be in teaching during Semester A, B and C.
Your on campus time will be a minimum of 20% of your total weekly working hours and averages about 5-10 hours contact time.
Apprentices start one week before standard students.
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of exams and coursework. There are practical assignments for laboratory-based modules, and exercise sheets or written assignments for more theoretical modules.
The End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment (EPA) is a module where students will reflect on the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB’s) that should be displayed during their apprenticeship. This will train them to sit their End Point Assessment, taken at the final stage of their apprenticeship.
The EPA contains three requirements, the synoptic project, the project presentation and the professional discussion.
Resources and facilities
You will be taught at the new London City Institute of Technology, a partnership between Queen Mary and Newham College, based near Canning Town station.
Entry requirements
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Non-UK students
To apply, you must be either:
- a citizen of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA)
- or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years
- or a non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes), and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
See the UK Government apprenticeship funding rules.
This course does not accept applications for deferred entry.
Funding
Your employer will pay your Queen Mary tuition fees.
You will be paid for your work with the employer. Degree apprentices typically start on an annual salary of £14,000 – £21,000.
Visit the government apprenticeships website www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship to explore live vacancies and find helpful contacts.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
Graduate destinations
After successfully completing their BSc, most degree apprentices continue on their career path as a member of staff within their organisation.
Career support
Our Careers and Enterprise service run regular employability events and workshops, and host industry speakers on campus.
They can also offer:
- specialist advice on choosing a career path,
- support with finding work experience, internships and jobs,
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms,
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
