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Please note: This course is not open to international students.

Already working in the software or ICT sector and ready to move forward in your career? This applied software engineering degree apprenticeship offers a flexible alternative to traditional higher education, allowing you to gain a full BSc degree while remaining in full-time employment.

Designed for professionals looking to upskill, the programme covers a wide range of core software engineering skills. You'll develop strong foundations in programming, website creation (HTML5/CSS), user experience design, mobile app development, formal software engineering methods and security. In the final year, you'll complete a major project directly linked to your workplace, applying your learning in a real-world context.

You’ll also explore emerging technologies and consider their ethical implications, equipping you with future-ready skills for a fast-moving industry.

Options

• Applied Software Engineering (BSC/ASEC) – Delivered by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
• Applied Software Engineering (BSC/ASEC) – Delivered by Coleg Cambria

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Why choose ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for this course?

• Gain a university degree while continuing to work
• Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
• No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
• Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
• Benefit from the facilities, support and academic environment of a leading university

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Course Content

The course is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be presentations by guest speakers. Learning is practical and informal. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments.

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Key facts

• Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
• During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
• Day-release and evening study will be at a partner college for the first two years, then at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for the final year.
• The first two years of study take place at either Grŵp Llandrillo Menai or Coleg Cambria, depending on location and subject area.
• In the final year, all students complete their studies at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• You will graduate with a full BSc or BEng degree from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• These programmes are not open to international students; applicants must be living and working in Wales and have the support of their employer.
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Please note: This course is not open to international students.

This applied cyber security degree apprenticeship provides an innovative and flexible way to gain a degree while remaining in employment. It is available to employees only and is not open to international students.

The course has been developed in close collaboration with industry and is designed to meet the growing needs of the IT sector. It equips learners with the core knowledge and skills required to manage and secure modern computer systems.

Topics include programming, network fundamentals using Cisco CCNA, legislation around system management, and web security. In the final year, you’ll study advanced modules including formal cryptography, penetration testing, and enterprise Java development, alongside an industry-focused project in advanced security solutions.

This programme provides immediate value both to you and your employer by enhancing your capabilities and supporting workforce development.
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Options

• Applied Cyber Security (BSC/ACS) – Delivered by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
• Applied Cyber Security (BSC/ACS) – Delivered by Coleg Cambria

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Why choose ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for this course?

• Gain a university degree while continuing to work
• Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
• No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
• Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
• Benefit from the facilities, support and academic environment of a leading university

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Course Content

The course is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be presentations by guest speakers. Learning is practical and informal. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments.

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Key facts

• Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
• During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
• Day-release and evening study will be at a partner college for the first two years, then at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for the final year.
• The first two years of study take place at either Grŵp Llandrillo Menai or Coleg Cambria, depending on location and subject area.
• In the final year, all students complete their studies at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• You will graduate with a full BSc or BEng degree from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• These programmes are not open to international students; applicants must be living and working in Wales and have the support of their employer.
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Please note: This course is not open to international students.

If you're working in IT, operations or analysis and want to build specialist data skills.

The course combines academic study with practical application, covering the full breadth of data science. You'll develop programming and analytical skills using Python and SQL, explore database design, and gain insight into how businesses manage and analyse data.

Supporting topics include mathematics for computing, data ethics, and legal frameworks for data collection. In the final year, you’ll study machine learning, data visualisation and advanced data management, and complete a major project in artificial intelligence and one in visualisation.

Completion of the first two years offers an optional FdSc exit qualification, which is accredited under the Higher Apprenticeship Framework through Tech Partnership. This is a forward-looking degree designed to give you and your organisation a competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven world.
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Options

• Applied Data Science (BSC/ASDSC) – Delivered by Coleg Cambria
• Applied Data Science (BSC/ASDSC) – Delivered by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

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Why choose ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for this course?

• Gain a university degree while continuing to work
• Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
• No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
• Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
• Benefit from the facilities, support and academic environment of a leading university

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Course Content

The course is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be presentations by guest speakers. Learning is practical and informal. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments.

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Key facts

• Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
• During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
• Day-release and evening study will be at a partner college for the first two years, then at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for the final year.
• The first two years of study take place at either Grŵp Llandrillo Menai or Coleg Cambria, depending on location and subject area.
• In the final year, all students complete their studies at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• You will graduate with a full BSc or BEng degree from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• These programmes are not open to international students; applicants must be living and working in Wales and have the support of their employer.
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Please note: This course is not open to international students.

This applied mechanical engineering systems degree apprenticeship is ideal for professionals working in manufacturing, production or engineering environments who are looking to advance their careers.

Combining academic theory with real-world application, the course develops a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering principles, as well as core business knowledge. You'll gain practical skills in areas such as design, testing, health and safety, and mathematical modelling.

In the final year, you'll explore advanced topics in power and industrial engineering, bringing together your knowledge and skills in a professional context.

Option

• Applied Mechanical Engineering Systems (BENG/AMES) – Delivered byÌýGrŵp Llandrillo Menai

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Why choose ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for this course?

• Gain a university degree while continuing to work
• Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
• No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
• Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
• Benefit from the facilities, support and academic environment of a leading university

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Course Content

The course is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be presentations by guest speakers. Learning is practical and informal. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments.

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Key facts

• Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
• During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
• Day-release and evening study will be at a partner college for the first two years, then at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for the final year.
• The first two years of study take place at either Grŵp Llandrillo Menai or Coleg Cambria, depending on location and subject area.
• In the final year, all students complete their studies at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• You will graduate with a full BSc or BEng degree from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• These programmes are not open to international students; applicants must be living and working in Wales and have the support of their employer.
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Please note: This course is not open to international students.

Designed for those already working in the electrical and electronic engineering industry, this applied electrical/electronic engineering systems degree apprenticeship allows you to earn a degree while continuing in full-time employment.

The course provides a broad understanding of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles alongside business and project management skills. You’ll gain practical experience in areas such as circuit design, systems testing, safety, and control systems.

In the final year, you'll focus on power engineering and control systems, applying your learning to complex real-world challenges.

This is a practical and forward-thinking programme designed to help you build confidence and capability as a professional engineer.
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Option

• Applied Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Systems (BENG/AEEES) – Delivered by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

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Why choose ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for this course?

• Gain a university degree while continuing to work
• Learn from expert lecturers and experienced industry professionals
• No tuition fees – fully funded for eligible learners in Wales
• Apply new knowledge and skills directly to your job
• Benefit from the facilities, support and academic environment of a leading university

Ìý

Course Content

The course is delivered through interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops. There will also be presentations by guest speakers. Learning is practical and informal. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods such as practical and theoretical assignments, reports, oral presentations, project work, portfolios and team-based assignments.

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Key facts

• Students will usually undertake academic study for one day and one evening per week over three years.
• During this time, students continue to work four days per week with their current employer, gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
• Day-release and evening study will be at a partner college for the first two years, then at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï for the final year.
• The first two years of study take place at either Grŵp Llandrillo Menai or Coleg Cambria, depending on location and subject area.
• In the final year, all students complete their studies at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• You will graduate with a full BSc or BEng degree from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
• These programmes are not open to international students; applicants must be living and working in Wales and have the support of their employer.
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