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•Upload new or current Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Opportunities (Sharing Is Caring)

•Provide Interview Tips / Ask For help.

•Provide CV Tips / Ask for help.

•Give your own story on why you want to do a Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and what have you done (work experience/ personal projects ) to prepare yourself for it.

If you apply to any Degree Apprenticeship from this thread then please be sure to make a reply to that post and let everyone know about each stage you complete successfully.

Feel free to add anything else you feel will help this thread!

ALL THE BEST OF LUCK EVERYONE 🙏
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Hey so what would the entry requirements look like ? I am in a level right now
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Also what does the full application process look like?
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Original post by eben_1025
Hey so what would the entry requirements look like ? I am in a level right now

Entry requirements

The UCAS equivalence of 1 A and 2 B grades at A-Level or other qualification with no grade below B. One subject should be Mathematics, Computing or IT based.



Key skills

You’ll need strong communication and collaboration skills, excellent problem-solving abilities and a drive to learn will spark our interest.

Application Process (Similar To Most Other Apprenticeships)
•Apply (CV, Personal Information, References)
•HireVue(Video recorded interviews)
Final Interview (Virtual / In-person) ( Research about the company, position, decision based question, and sell your self to the company)
•Decision / Offer

NOTE: SOME MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL STAGES SUCH AS GROUP WORK / ASSESMENT CENTRE BEFORE AN INTERVIEW.
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Original post by eben_1025
Also what does the full application process look like?

What year are you in?
Have you done any work placements?
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Original post by Astray666
What year are you in?
Have you done any work placements?


I am currently in year 13 and I have done work experience at a small company. I also received an A* in my compute science coursework. What else could i mention in my application on my cv?
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Original post by Astray666
This is going to be a specific thread for : Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeships : Digital & Technology Solutions Level 6

This will only work with the contribution of everyone else:
•Upload new or current Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Opportunities (Sharing Is Caring)

•Provide Interview Tips / Ask For help.

•Provide CV Tips / Ask for help.

•Give your own story on why you want to do a Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and what have you done (work experience/ personal projects ) to prepare yourself for it.

If you apply to any Degree Apprenticeship from this thread then please be sure to make a reply to that post and let everyone know about each stage you complete successfully.

Feel free to add anything else you feel will help this thread!

ALL THE BEST OF LUCK EVERYONE 🙏

Hi i am in year 13 and i am currently looking for some degree apprenticeships with this subject in Leeds and Sheffield do you know any? and also what are the best companies to apply for?
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Original post by eben_1025
I am currently in year 13 and I have done work experience at a small company. I also received an A* in my compute science coursework. What else could i mention in my application on my cv?

Mention:
•Why you love the subject
•Personal Projects
•What you learnt at the work experience and how you plan to use it in the future
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Original post by khan9139
Hi i am in year 13 and i am currently looking for some degree apprenticeships with this subject in Leeds and Sheffield do you know any? and also what are the best companies to apply for?

Being honest most degree apprenticeships are located in areas such as Manchester and London so you will have a harder time finding degree Apprenticeships in such a niche area so I would advise you to also apply to places in Manchester and London.

Try and find in Google if there are any local software companies nearby and check if they offer degree Apprenticeships.

Try and find employers in this site by entering the relevant city name:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeships?ApprenticeshipLevel=Degree&Hash=-1575166586&Keywords=Digital&Latitude=53.38317&Longitude=-1.46775&Location=Sheffield%20%28South%20Yorkshire%29&LocationType=NonNational&PageNumber=1&ResultsPerPage=5&SearchAction=Search&SearchField=All&SearchMode=Keyword&SortType=Relevancy&WithinDistance=40&DisabilityConfidentOnly=False

University:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/digital-and-technology-solutions/software-engineer

Best Companies:
JP Morgan
GCHQ
Microsoft
PwC
Goldman Sachs
KPMG
Most Apprenticeships aren't open yet but keep an eye out and make sure to post it here if it isn't already posted.
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GCHQ NOTICE:
I have noticed a lot of people posting the same question regarding GCHQ Degree Apprenticeships this year. Fear not as I have been troubled by the same question for weeks and I have emailed them regarding the lack of communication and about degree apprenticeships this year. I will post an update as soon as possible regarding this topic.

Feel free to leave an update here if you find out something.
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New Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:

Company : AJ Bells
Location: Salford
Level : 6
University: MMU

More Information:
https://www.ajbell.co.uk/group/careers/vacancies/743999931863588

Apply:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/oneclick-ui/company/AJBell1/publication/8f093eec-9aa1-4ae5-a677-ac2671776bef?dcr_ci=AJBell1
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New Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:

Company : QinetiQ
Location: Malvern
Level : 6
University: Dependent On Location

More Information:
https://careers.qinetiq.com/job/Malvern-Level-6-Software-Engineering-Apprentice-Early-Careers-2024-Engl/983421201/

Apply:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/careers?company=qinetiqlimP2
Software Engineering degree apprenticeships

Company: MBDA
Location: Stevenage | Bristol | Bolton
Level: 6
University: U Cranfield University (if Stevenage based), University Centre Weston (if Bristol based), Manchester Met University (if Bolton based).

More information:
https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/job/software-engineering-level-6-higher-degree-apprenticeship/stevenage-bristol-bolton/R16702


Apply
(Create an account and then apply)
https://mbda.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MBDA-UK/job/Stevenage/Software-Engineering---Level-6-Higher-Degree-Apprenticeship_R16702/apply?_gl=1*1a1u1z5*_ga*MTAxMjM1NzIxLjE2OTY0OTk1Nzk.*_ga_R79JHTYHW6*MTY5NjQ5OTU3OC4xLjEuMTY5NjUwMDM0NC42MC4wLjA.
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Original post by anonymous34293
Software Engineering degree apprenticeships

Company: MBDA
Location: Stevenage | Bristol | Bolton
Level: 6
University: U Cranfield University (if Stevenage based), University Centre Weston (if Bristol based), Manchester Met University (if Bolton based).

More information:
https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/job/software-engineering-level-6-higher-degree-apprenticeship/stevenage-bristol-bolton/R16702

Apply
(Create an account and then apply)
https://mbda.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MBDA-UK/job/Stevenage/Software-Engineering---Level-6-Higher-Degree-Apprenticeship_R16702/apply?_gl=1*1a1u1z5*_ga*MTAxMjM1NzIxLjE2OTY0OTk1Nzk.*_ga_R79JHTYHW6*MTY5NjQ5OTU3OC4xLjEuMTY5NjUwMDM0NC42MC4wLjA.

This is great, thank you very much!!
New Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:

Company : Barclays
Location: Knutsford, Northampton, Bournemouth
Level : 6
University: Unknown (maybe look at local ones around the area that do DA)
Entry Requirements - Dependant on role

More Information / Application:
https://search.jobs.barclays/higher-apprenticeships

Advice to secure apprenticeship:
* Undertake some of Barclays life skills courses
* Personal coding projects related to finance
* Company research
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Original post by X-jamieboy23-X
New Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:

Company : Barclays
Location: Knutsford, Northampton, Bournemouth
Level : 6
University: Unknown (maybe look at local ones around the area that do DA)
Entry Requirements - Dependant on role

More Information / Application:
https://search.jobs.barclays/higher-apprenticeships

Advice to secure apprenticeship:
* Undertake some of Barclays life skills courses
* Personal coding projects related to finance
* Company research

Perfect, thank you very much, appreciate the contribution 🙏
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Perfect, thank you very much, appreciate the contribution 🙏

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