Entry Requirements

2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

5 GCSEs at grades (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

4 GCSEs at grades (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

5 GCSEs at grades (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

 

 

 

Skills and Knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • maths knowledge
  • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

 

 

 

 

What You'll Do

You'll usually work as part of a development team and could:

  • meet clients to work out what they need
  • write code in different programming languages
  • build databases and transfer information between databases using Applications Program Interfaces (APIs)
  • use software to create the layout of buttons, links and pictures