High Integrity Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

The High Integrity Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship will incorporate a technical element: BSc (Hons) Software Engineering. This Level 6 degree apprenticeship is aimed at creating critical systems software engineers, for an under resourced and difficult to retain area of expertise in the East Midlands. The University is moulding the next generation of game changers, being a force for positive impact and opening doors for everyone.

​​The High Integrity Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship enables the Computing Discipline to offer a degree apprenticeship in an area required by multiple regional aerospace companies. This degree apprenticeship designed and delivered with Rolls-Royce and other high integrity software companies, will provide the highest quality technical resource meeting the needs of employers in the city, region and beyond.

After completion graduates typically join roles such as Programmer, Developer, High Integrity Software Development Engineer, Aircraft Software Development Engineer and Aircraft Software Engineer both in the aerospace software industry but also in other domains where software plays a crucial role in controlling systems. 

It is important you recognise the relationship between your academic programme and your degree apprenticeship as they are linked together as a degree apprenticeship is a qualification which combines both academic and off and on the job training.  This is a mixture of on and off the job training.

The University and your employer will plan your 20% off-the-job training so that you can complete all the skills and behaviors for your end-point assessment.  The 20% off-the-job training includes:

• The teaching of theory (for example, lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning, and manufacturer training);
• Practical training, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, and attendance at competitions.
• Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignments.

You will be able to use your time at the University towards your 20% off-the-job training.

The following broad criteria will apply for entry to the academic programme are:

• 5 GCSEs all at Grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English
• You will be employed by a company within the high integrity software engineering sector
• Qualifications 3 A levels at C or above (or equivalent) including a STEM subject and 2 others
• Extended BTEC Level 3 at DDM
• T-Level at Distinction
• BTECs and T-Level qualifications should be in STEM
• Your employer may also set their own selection criteria
• The selection of participants is consistent with the University’s equal opportunities policies and sensitive to legal obligations to avoid discrimination on the basis of gender, race or disability

Such requirements are a guide – we will also consider all the information that you've included in your application and we want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated.

The cost will be paid for by the employer. The cost of the apprenticeship will normally be in line with the Levy Band £27,000, but individual agreements will be considered depending on student numbers and the involvement of employers.

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• Email: apprenticeships@derby.ac.uk
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