Job description

As a Technology Engineering apprentice, you won’t be making tea or watching from the side-lines. You’ll be coding, testing and building the digital tools that millions of people and businesses rely on every single day.

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Four years. Big projects. Endless possibilities

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This four-year programme is your launchpad into Software Engineering. You’ll split your time between Edinburgh Napier Uni and LBG. Learning the theory in class and then putting it straight to work on real-world projects.

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You’ll cover modules like:

• Year 1 – Software design, maths for engineering, human-computer interaction, data science with Python, computer systems
• Year 2 – Databases, object-oriented development, algorithms & data structures, web tech
• Year 3 – Advanced web tech, engineering methods, applied projects
• Year 4 – Software architecture, cyber security, and a big-impact honours project

By the end, you’ll graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Software Development and four years of exceptional hands-on experience.

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The impact you could make

• Build and test real digital products that customers use every day
• Help us push the limits of AI, data and cloud
• Solve puzzles in cyber security, payments and mobile apps
• Learn how to deliver tech the right way: safe, ethical, inclusive

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Your skills toolkit

You’ll master:

• Python, Java and other languages of the trade
• Database wizardry
• Web tech and modern engineering practices
• Cloud platforms and security know-how
• Agile teamwork (plus the occasional hackathon buzz)

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Support in your corner

We’ll set you up to succeed with:

• Blended learning that mixes university with hands-on projects
• Time carved out just for your development
• A mentor, a manager and a buddy (because even coders need a squad)
• A community of techies who speak fluent Python… and share your goals

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Your future. Fully funded

We’ll cover the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn, giving you the opportunity to earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Software Development. Over four years, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on one of the UK’s largest tech transformations, developing valuable skills that can open doors to a wide range of career paths—from specialist software engineering to digital leadership.

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Requirements  

What you’ll need to apply 

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027 
• Nat 5 at grades A-C in both in Maths and English  - Obtained
• 4 Highers at grades BBCC including either Maths or Computing - These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

To be eligible for this Graduate Apprenticeship, you must also meet the Scottish Government’s funding eligibility criteria which includes:

• Currently residing in Scotland.
• Have lived in the UK for at least three years prior to the course start date  
• Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level than the one being offered

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Important information 

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to four years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable. 

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The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 31st December 2025  

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