Overview

The Software Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship) programme of the University of Glasgow combines the theoretical Computing Science that our traditional Software Engineering degree covers with bespoke work-based learning courses and experience.

As a GA on the programme you will have the opportunity to:

Earn a salary

Attain a BSc Honours degree in 4 years

Gain valuable work experience

Learn in our leading School of Computing Science

Be mentored within the workplace

Benefit from 8 week on campus learning blocks

Specialise in years 3 and 4

Who can apply?

This programme is designed to cater to either school leavers, those looking for a new career or existing employees working in a company who wish to move into a Software Engineering role.

Why employers are keen to employ our Graduate Apprentices

The Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering has been developed by the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education. This has been done through extensive consultation with employers to ensure that it that meets the needs of industry and draws on global research on work-based learning best practice.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

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.

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.
In years 3 and 4 you will be able to select from Honours or Masters electives offered to students on the traditional Software Engineering BSc (Hons) programme to make up 60 credits per year (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.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 261 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches). Employment with an organisation registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31800 GBP / year

≈ 31800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

All students applying for a Graduate Apprenticeship will apply to SAAS to have their tuition fees paid.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

As a GA on the programme you will have the opportunity to:

Who can apply?

Why employers are keen to employ our Graduate Apprentices

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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