Description
Build the software engineering expertise to design, develop and deliver modern digital solutions
This programme is launching in September 2026, to apply for the programme please express your interest to PCDP@bpp.com in the first instance and we will issue a separate application link.
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