Software developers implement software solutions by building programs, applications and websites. On a daily basis software developers tend to find out what the client and the development team want, take part in technical design meetings, write or amend computer code, test software to find and fix problems and check software before it’s released.

Job titles and descriptions in IT are not standardised. Instead of a software engineer, you may be called a systems/software/database/web programmer, engineer or developer, depending on the system you're developing. Alternatively, the programming language you use may become part of your title, such as Java or C# developer.

The main routes to get into this role are :

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

Studying one of the following subjects is likely to increase your chances of employment:

• computer science

• computer software or computer systems engineering

• electronics

• information systems

• mathematics

• physics.

Many of the larger graduate recruiters will only employ graduates with proven technical skills and a good degree (2:1 or above) in a computing-related discipline.

• A college course- there are different diplomas that you could undertake to become an software developer. 

• An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a software developer. 

You could do a foundation degree in any of these below when becoming a software developer: 

• Computer science 

• Information technology

• Software development

• Financial technology 

• Software engineering for business

• Maths 

You will usually need at least or the equivalent of 3 A levels. 

Personal Statement Help 

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There are a variety of apprenticeship opportunities that you can take to become a software developer. For example:

• Software development technician advanced apprenticeship

• Software developer higher apprenticeship

• Develop engineer higher apprenticeship

• Digital and technology solutions professional or specialist degree apprenticeship

• Game programmer degree apprenticeship

This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in aerospace engineering. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/?Keywords=software&radialtown=&LocationId=&RadialLocation=5

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

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