Start or Build Your Career in Software Engineering

Software Engineers earn on average, over £42,000 per year - and we can help you achieve this.

The digital and high-tech industry is growing at a quick pace, with lots of exciting opportunities to work in the area.

On this Software Engineering HTQ, you'll get to study key areas such as:

Programming
Networking
Database Design and Development
Software Development Lifecycles
+ Many more (see full list below)

Delivered in the heart of Bristol, this exciting qualification offers the opportunity to:

Begin your software engineering career (study over 2 years)
Progress your software engineering career whilst working (study over 4 years)

By studying this course, you will receive:

Funding support through Student Finance (we can support you with this)
Academic and career support, before and during the course
A range of free short courses - including Microsoft and Cisco courses
All the benefits of studying at University - including exclusive student discounts and graduation

We have a friendly team ready to guide you through the application process! Just fill in your details on the form below, and we can get started.

BUT HOW MANY JOBS ARE THERE OUT THERE?

Here are just a few examples of jobs you can progress into:

Programmers
Software Developers
Software Engineers
DevOps Engineers
.Net Developers
Java Developers

Since April 2019, 2324 companies have posted 32,609 jobs for Programmers and Software Development Professionals.

Digital companies CONTRIBUTE £149 BILLION In the South West the number of jobs in digital have increased by 5% over the last 5 years (above the national average) to UK economy annually.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO EARN WITHIN THIS INDUSTRY?

New workers start around £25,698. Normal pay is £42,456 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £75,111

WHAT SORT OF SKILLS WILL I NEED?

Here’s some of the key skills that employers commonly state is needed in their employees, these are included in their job adverts:

Communications
Management
Problem Solving
Innovation
Leadership
Mentoring
Planning
Operations
Customer Service

WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THE HTQ?

Programming
Networking
Professional Practice
Database Design and Development
Security
Planning a Computing Project
Software Development Lifecycles
Website Design and Development
Computing Research Project
Business Process Support
Discrete Maths
Data Structures and Algorithms
Applied Programming and Design Principles
Emerging Technologies
Internet of Things

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Tom

The support from Weston College staff has been fantastic, and the facilities are excellent, preparing me well for my career. Completing 315 hours of work experience at Lloyds significantly boosted my confidence and technical skills in data analytics.

Studied:

T Level Digital: Production, Design and Development

MEET THE TEAM

Joe

Joe’s subject specialisms are around IT in business, IT management and computer hardware and software. He also has CompTIA A+ Technician certification and holds a Level 5 Management qualification.

Deputy Director - Higher Education

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