Description
Build the software engineering expertise to design, develop and deliver modern digital solutions
Develop advanced skills across software engineering, cloud technologies, DevOps, cyber security and AI while gaining a degree. This programme helps you become a well-rounded software engineering professional capable of building scalable digital products, solving complex business challenges and driving technology innovation.
Key facts
- Level: 6
- Duration: 36 months including end-point assessment – Prior attainment of a Level 4 Software Developer programme may reduce your duration to 24 months.
- Delivery: Online with supported learning
- Assessment: End-point assessment
- Start dates: Jan, May, Sep
- Qualifications Earned: BSc (Hons) Applied Software Engineering
Who it’s for
This programme is a good fit if you:
- Work in a software engineering, development or technology-related role
- Want to gain a degree while building your career
- Are interested in software development, cloud engineering, DevOps, cyber security or AI technologies
- Enjoy solving technical problems and creating innovative digital solutions
- Want to broaden both your technical and commercial understanding
- Aspire to progress into senior engineering, architect or technology leadership roles
- Have support from your line manager to commit to 4 hours of weekly webinars and 2 hours of in-role development
What you’ll be doing
This is not theory. You’ll learn by doing.
- Applying software engineering principles to real business challenges
- Designing, developing and maintaining digital applications
- Building cloud-native and scalable technology solutions
- Supporting DevOps and continuous delivery practices
- Working with databases, APIs and modern development tools
- Strengthening cyber security and quality assurance practices
- Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business value
- Building a portfolio of workplace-based achievements
What you’ll learn
You’ll build practical, in-demand skills you can use straight away:
- Software engineering fundamentals
- Cloud engineering and infrastructure
- Databases and SQL
- Application development
- Agile software engineering
- DevOps and software delivery practices
- APIs and data engineering
- Quality assurance and software security
- User interface and user experience design
- Software architecture
- Emerging digital technologies
- Artificial intelligence engineering
- AI strategy and business implementation
- AI tools, platforms and customisation
- Generative AI and prompt engineering
Entry requirements
You must be working in a technology-related role.
You’ll also need:
- Grade 4 (C) or above in at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
- 104 UCAS points, or
- A recognised equivalent qualification, or
- Completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Not sure if this is right for you?
We’ll help you find the right fit.
PCDP@bpp.com