Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship​

The ​Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship will incorporate a technical element: BSc (Hons) Software Engineering. 

​​The Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship enables the Computing Discipline to offer a degree apprenticeship in an area required by multiple regional aerospace companies.  

Industry knowledge of this area and practical experience in undertaking these roles in the industry is essential for embedding the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours into the programme structure, teaching and learning strategy. The discipline will draw heavily from the advanced level of expertise in the School’s Engineering Discipline and research.

It is important you recognise the relationship between your academic programme and your degree apprenticeship as they are linked together as a degree apprenticeship is a qualification which combines both academic and off and on the job training.  This is a mixture of on and off the job training.

The University and your employer will plan your 20% off-the-job training so that you can complete all the skills and behaviors for your end-point assessment.  The 20% off-the-job training includes:

• The teaching of theory (for example, lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning, and manufacturer training);
• Practical training, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, and attendance at competitions.
• Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignments.

You will be able to use your time at the University towards your 20% off-the-job training.

The following broad criteria will apply for entry to the academic programme are:

• 5 GCSEs all at Grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English
• You will be employed by a company within the aerospace software engineering sector
• Qualifications 3 A levels at C or above (or equivalent) including a STEM subject and 2 others
• Extended BTEC Level 3 at DDM
• T-Level at Distinction
• BTECs and T-Level qualifications should be in STEM
• Your employer may also set their own selection criteria
• The selection of participants is consistent with the University’s equal opportunities policies and sensitive to legal obligations to avoid discrimination on the basis of gender, race or disability

Such requirements are a guide – we will also consider all the information that you've included in your application and we want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated.

The cost will be paid for by the employer. The cost of the apprenticeship will normally be in line with the Levy Band £27,000, but individual agreements will be considered depending on student numbers and the involvement of employers.

You will need to apply through your employer. However, you can find out more from us - please see below for contact information.

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• Email: apprenticeships@derby.ac.uk
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