BSc (Hons) Applied Software Engineering - Degree Apprenticeship
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
3 years
BSc (Hons) Applied Software Engineering - Degree ApprenticeshipUniversity-level Courses
Part Time
Applications for this course are made via Bangor University's website.
Course Description
Please note: This course is not open to international students.
Advance your software engineering career with Coleg Llandrillo and Bangor University
Take the next step in your ICT or software career with a degree apprenticeship that lets you earn a full BSc while staying in full-time employment. Delivered by Coleg Llandrillo in partnership with Bangor University, this programme offers a practical and flexible route to higher education.
Apply Now: Contact Andrew Scott on: Email: a.scott@gllm.ac.uk or Tel: 01492 546 666 ext1440
Created for professionals ready to develop their expertise, this applied software engineering degree builds essential technical and industry-relevant skills.
Course Cost
Our degree apprenticeships are fully funded; apprentices can achieve their Degree while remaining at work, and the fees are paid by the government.
You will gain experience in:
- Programming and Software Development
- Web technologies (HTML5/CSS)
- User experience (UX) design
- Mobile application development
- Software engineering principles and methodologies
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
In your final year, you’ll complete:
- A substantial work-based project,
- Apply your learning directly within your organisation.
You will also explore:
- new and emerging technologies
- Ethical considerations
- Understand how to shape today’s digital landscape.
Entry Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be currently living and working in Wales
- Be employed in a relevant role minimum of 16 hours
- Have the support of your employer
- A level 3 Vocational qualification, or 3 A levels at grade C or above or appropriate experience
- Access to HE Diploma
- All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be expected to attend an informal interview.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you’re interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Entry Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be currently living and working in Wales
- Be employed in a relevant role minimum of 16 hours
- Have the support of your employer
- A level 3 Vocational qualification, or 3 A levels at grade C or above or appropriate experience
- Access to HE Diploma
- All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be expected to attend an informal interview.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you’re interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you're interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Delivery
Where you’ll study your Degree Apprenticeship alongside working:
- Year 1: Delivered at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos on Sea
- Year 2: Delivered at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos on Sea
- Year 3: Delivered at Bangor University
Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship at Coleg Llandrillo?
- Gain a university degree while continuing to work
- Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
- No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
- Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
Course Duration
- Degree Apprenticeships combine full-time work with part-time study.
- You will be at work four days of the week.
- You will complete 1 full day of in-person study at college and 1 evening of remote study.
- Each degree is completed over 3 years or 6 years part-time.
Assessment
Teaching is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. Learning is practical and theoretical. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments and work-based assessment through projects and portfolio building.
Progression
On successful completion of the BSc in Applied Software Engineering, you’ll have a strong grounding in core computing principles, software development practices, and modern engineering techniques. The skills developed throughout the programme open up a wide range of career opportunities across the digital and technology sectors. Graduates are well prepared to progress into roles such as software developer, systems engineer, web or mobile app developer, and other specialist positions within the wider computing industry.
With practical experience alongside academic achievement, you’ll be equipped to advance within your current role or explore new opportunities in an evolving and in-demand field.
Key facts
- Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
- During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
- Day-release and evening study will be at Coleg Llandrillo, then at Bangor University for the final year.
- The first two years of study take place at Coleg Llandrillo.
- In the final year, all students complete their studies at Bangor University.
- You will graduate with a full BSc degree from Bangor University.
Course module information Rhos-on-Sea
Year 1
Database Design and Management (20 credit)
Computer Systems (10 credit)
Introduction to Programming (20 credit)
Data Modelling(10 credit)
Designing Accessible Websites (10 credits)
Creating and Managing Accessible Websites (20 credits)
Research and study skills (10 credits)
Employability-based learning 1 (20 credits)
Year 2
Developing Mobile Technology (20 credits)
Object Oriented Programming (20 credits)
Introduction to Middleware (10 credits)
Project Management for Computer Professionals (10 credits)
Cyber Security and Future Technology (20 credits)
Research methods and study skills (20 credits)
Employability based learning 2 (20 credits)
Year 3
Software Prototyping Study (20 credits)
Production Software Development – Research Project (20 credits)
Software Engineering (20 credits)
Computer and Network Security (20 credits)
Business and Enterprise Programming (20 credits)
User Experience (UX) & HCI (20 credits)
Other details
Course type: University-level Courses
Level:
4-6
Programme Area:
- Computing & Digital Technologies
Awarding Body: Bangor University
Computing & Digital Technologies
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Computing & Digital Technologies
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