📖Program Curriculum

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Our Graduate Apprenticeship programme combines the theoretical computing science that our traditional Software Engineering degree covers with bespoke work-based learning courses and experience It has been developed by the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education through extensive consultation with employers to ensure that it meets the needs of industry

YEAR 1
In the first block of teaching the course will provide the skills and tools required for you to quickly pick up whichever language is prominent in your workplace supplemented by a course covering the fundamentals of professional software development The second block of teaching will consist of testing fundamentals and web application development courses with the intention of providing you with tools to improve existing software

YEAR 2
Year 2 will begin with a teaching block on a range of subjects including data storage systems and underlying algorithmic content to broaden your understanding of the wider computing field The second teaching block will focus on data science HCI and a further course on professional software engineering

YEARS 3 AND 4
In 3 and 4 you will be able to select from Honours or Masters electives offered to students on the traditional Software Engineering programme to make up 60 credits per three 10-credit courses per semester Specialisms in cyber security and data science are also available Honours courses will be offered online or on campus The remaining credits will be assessed in the form of long-term projects and assignments in the workplace agreed upon by employers and the lecturers on the programme

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR ENTRY IN 2024
Summary of entry requirements for Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship
SQA Higher Entry Requirements

BBBB or above achieved by S6 Must include Mathematics and ideally two Science subjects
Additional requirements Higher Mathematics at B or above Highers should include two Science subjects Employment with an organisation registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements

No Adjusted Higher Requirements
A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB
Additional requirements A-level Mathematics Employment with an organisation registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme
IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 665 HL – 32 655 HL
Additional requirements HL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches Employment with an organisation registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme
HND or HNC

Grade B achieved in Computing Software Development or Computer Games Development
All the above MUST include the Maths Calculus Module OR candidates must have Higher Maths at B or above
Modern Apprentice

Merit or Distinction achieved in Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications
Professionals SCQF Level 8
Higher Maths at B or above
Employment with an organisation registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme
For applicants whose first language is not English the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

19,920 GBP per year

79,680 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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