BSc Hons Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering)

The BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) at Queen Mary University of London is a standout programme because it's specifically designed as an integrated degree apprenticeship.

This means your entire learning experience is built around applying theory directly to a professional context from day one. You'll spend most of your week (typically 4 days) in a paid role with your employer, tackling real business challenges, and then one day a week applying that practical experience to your university studies. This unique structure ensures you graduate with a wealth of hands-on experience, a full degree, and no student debt.

Your experiential learning is the core of the degree, and you'll be supported by Queen Mary's fantastic resources to maximise your potential:

Industry-Led Projects & Digital Tools: Your coursework is directly informed by your work. You'll use professional software and methodologies like Agile and Scrum to manage projects, alongside industry-standard development tools like the GitHub ecosystem, JetBrains IDEs, and modern frameworks relevant to your employer's tech stack.

Dedicated Employer & Academic Support: You are assigned both a workplace mentor and a Queen Mary academic advisor. This dual support system ensures you successfully integrate your on-the-job learning—whether it's developing a new application, optimising systems, or collaborating on cross-functional teams—with your academic modules.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: On your study days, you'll have access to Queen Mary's excellent facilities in the heart of London's tech community. This includes advanced computing labs in the informatics teaching laboratories and the resources of the Queen Mary Library, providing access to essential technical journals, databases, and online learning resources.

Specialist Institutes & Research: The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science is home to world-leading research centres, such as the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) and the Risk and Information Management (RIM) Group. This means your teaching is informed by cutting-edge research in areas from AI and data science to secure systems.

The BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) at Queen Mary University of London is a truly unique and career-focused programme, designed in direct partnership with industry to create the next generation of tech professionals.

This isn't a typical degree. As an integrated degree apprenticeship, you'll graduate with a prestigious honours degree from a Russell Group university, all while gaining invaluable paid work experience, making you exceptionally employable and ready to step straight into a high-impact role.

Typical job roles include:

Software Engineer
Application Developer
DevOps Specialist
Technology Solutions Analyst

The entire structure of this programme is your employability engine, providing distinct advantages:

University Services:
The programme is supported by Queen Mary's Careers and Enterprise team, who provide specialised guidance. Crucially, your learning is directly integrated with your paid role at one of our partner employers, meaning you apply theory to real business challenges daily.

Employment Stats:
A key benefit of this degree apprenticeship is that you are employed and paid a salary throughout your studies, graduating with significant experience and typically with a job offer from your host company. This practical experience is highly valued and leads to rapid career progression.

Industry Partnerships:
This is a Degree Apprenticeship developed with the Tech Industry Gold standard and in collaboration with major employers. You will spend most of your week working with a leading partner organisation, such as those in finance, tech, or consulting, solving real business problems..

Graduation Outcomes:
You will finish with a full honours degree, no student debt for tuition fees (as these are covered by your employer), and up to four years of relevant professional experience on your CV. This combination of academic rigour and practical expertise is incredibly powerful.

Further Academic Progression:
Your strong foundation from this applied degree opens several pathways. You could choose to pursue a specialised MSc in a field like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Cybersecurity, either immediately or after gaining further industry experience. The deep practical and theoretical knowledge you gain also provides a solid foundation for applied research, potentially leading to a PhD, particularly in areas that bridge academic innovation and industrial application.