Software Engineer
A Software Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, tests, and maintains computer software and system
Area
Detail
Pathway
You need to meet GCSE and A level requirements and show intrest in the field
Possible alternative pathways:
ALevels, BTEC or after uni but never done apprenticeship
GCSE Grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C which must include Maths and English Language.
A Level grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
104 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:3 Alevels at grade BCC or above including Maths, ideally a Business/ITrelated subject and one other. Excluding General Studies.A Level 3 Extended BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject at DDMA TLevel at Merit in a STEM subject
Degree necessary
No, you get a degree out of it
Courses/prep work to do now
Learn python, C programming lanagauges and embedded systems e.g. raspberry pi
Passive income prospects within the career itself
Freelancing or start own thing
Day to day tasks/roles: brief overview of daily life in that career
Get training in 1st year and get used to environement and make connections2nd year: placements in different teams to get experience. Working on training projects 3rd year: real project work with teams, you learn the details of the work and build experience to tick KSBs4th year: real project work only and working on end point assessment to get degree and complete apprenticeship
Hours of work (how flexible is this):
8 hours but 3 days in office and 2 work from home (based on team can vary) + 1 day at uni
Career progression opportunities
Software, Data, Verification, Cyber or tech jobs
Respected companies you could work for:
Tech companies, RR, JLR, any company
Average Salary (5-Day Week)
Part 1 Assistant: £22K–£28K. Part 2 Assistant: £28K–£35K. Qualified Architect (Average): £35K–£45K. Senior/Associate: £45K–£60K+. Director/Partner: £70K–£100K+.
Any further information you feel may be helpful:
Only do it if you have geninue inteest in software and related field
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, tests, and maintains computer software and system
Area
Detail
Pathway
You need to meet GCSE and A level requirements and show intrest in the field
Possible alternative pathways:
ALevels, BTEC or after uni but never done apprenticeship
GCSE Grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C which must include Maths and English Language.
A Level grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
104 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:3 Alevels at grade BCC or above including Maths, ideally a Business/ITrelated subject and one other. Excluding General Studies.A Level 3 Extended BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject at DDMA TLevel at Merit in a STEM subject
Degree necessary
No, you get a degree out of it
Courses/prep work to do now
Learn python, C programming lanagauges and embedded systems e.g. raspberry pi
Passive income prospects within the career itself
Freelancing or start own thing
Day to day tasks/roles: brief overview of daily life in that career
Get training in 1st year and get used to environement and make connections2nd year: placements in different teams to get experience. Working on training projects 3rd year: real project work with teams, you learn the details of the work and build experience to tick KSBs4th year: real project work only and working on end point assessment to get degree and complete apprenticeship
Hours of work (how flexible is this):
8 hours but 3 days in office and 2 work from home (based on team can vary) + 1 day at uni
Career progression opportunities
Software, Data, Verification, Cyber or tech jobs
Respected companies you could work for:
Tech companies, RR, JLR, any company
Average Salary (5-Day Week)
Part 1 Assistant: £22K–£28K. Part 2 Assistant: £28K–£35K. Qualified Architect (Average): £35K–£45K. Senior/Associate: £45K–£60K+. Director/Partner: £70K–£100K+.
Any further information you feel may be helpful:
Only do it if you have geninue inteest in software and related field
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, tests, and maintains computer software and system
Area
Detail
Pathway
You need to meet GCSE and A level requirements and show intrest in the field
Possible alternative pathways:
ALevels, BTEC or after uni but never done apprenticeship
GCSE Grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C which must include Maths and English Language.
A Level grades necessary (are particular subjects necessary/helpful):
104 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:3 Alevels at grade BCC or above including Maths, ideally a Business/ITrelated subject and one other. Excluding General Studies.A Level 3 Extended BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject at DDMA TLevel at Merit in a STEM subject
Degree necessary
No, you get a degree out of it
Courses/prep work to do now
Learn python, C programming lanagauges and embedded systems e.g. raspberry pi
Passive income prospects within the career itself
Freelancing or start own thing
Day to day tasks/roles: brief overview of daily life in that career
Get training in 1st year and get used to environement and make connections2nd year: placements in different teams to get experience. Working on training projects 3rd year: real project work with teams, you learn the details of the work and build experience to tick KSBs4th year: real project work only and working on end point assessment to get degree and complete apprenticeship
Hours of work (how flexible is this):
8 hours but 3 days in office and 2 work from home (based on team can vary) + 1 day at uni
Career progression opportunities
Software, Data, Verification, Cyber or tech jobs
Respected companies you could work for:
Tech companies, RR, JLR, any company
Average Salary (5-Day Week)
Part 1 Assistant: £22K–£28K. Part 2 Assistant: £28K–£35K. Qualified Architect (Average): £35K–£45K. Senior/Associate: £45K–£60K+. Director/Partner: £70K–£100K+.
Any further information you feel may be helpful:
Only do it if you have genuine interest in software and related field