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Computing, technology and digital
App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll also need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You can do a few apprenticeships in the topic, such as Level 4 Software developer apprenticeship or a Creative digital design professional degree apprenticeship.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You'll need:
You may:
You could move into systems analysis, or be promoted to a senior app developer or applications project manager. You could also become self-employed, offering your services through contracting in most areas of the economy, for example business, finance, cyber security, telecommunications and healthcare.
Archivists look after and preserve collections of historical records and documents.
Indexers build up lists of searchable terms for things like books, magazines, reports, websites and photographic collections.
Database administrators (DBAs) plan and build computer systems, and make sure they’re secure and working properly.
Software developers design, build and test computer programs for business, education and leisure services.
Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.
Solutions architects lead teams that design and develop new computer systems for clients.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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