OpenFieldNorthern Ireland Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Software Engineering
Earn-while-you-learn programme where students work 4 days a week with IT employers (e.g., Allstate, Fujitsu) and attend NWRC 1 day per week.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 80 UCAS tariff points including computing or STEM subjects, plus GCSE Math grade C
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Employer interview and signed HLA apprentice contract
- Recommendation letters
- Employer endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% funded tuition (no student loan needed) plus starting salary of £17,000–£21,000/year
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Free via Department for the Economy funding
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official North West Regional College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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