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Software Development (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship)

UU
Computing & IT

Course Overview

This programme enables employees to undertake a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Software Development validated by Ulster University whilst remaining in employment. The programme is delivered part time day release one day each week over 3 years. The final year incorporates a Work based Learning module worth 40 credits. Assessment is a combination of coursework and examinations.
  • Start Date
    28 Aug 2023
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    3 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Ulster University Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship Software Development
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 28/08/2023
    Fees:
    -

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Ulster University logo

Course Modules

  • Programming I
  • Programming II
  • Programming III
  • Software Testing
  • Mathematics for Software Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Systems
  • Computer and Network Architecture
  • Web Technologies
  • Data Science
  • Work based Learning
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

56 UCAS points, plus GCSE Maths Grade C minimum and GCSE English Grade C or Essential Skills Level 2 Communications

ROI Requirements

ILC - 56 UCAS points, plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) to include Maths and English

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Access NI Check

Work Placement

You will need to be in employment or about to take up employment in a company relevant to your chosen profession. You can be an existing employee upskilling and moving to a new job role or a newly recruited employee taking up a permanent contract of employment.

What's Next?

Further Study

If pathways to HLA level 6 - 7 studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree with appropriate grades enables progression to second year of BSc (Hons) Computing Science at Ulster University.

Enquiry

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