BBC: Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Glasgow In person placement

Important dates

  • Application deadline date:

  • Placement start date:

Placement locations

  • Glasgow

Placement details

Overview

Locations: Glasgow.

Start date: September 2026.

Application criteria:

  • 18+ years of age by the start of the apprenticeship (September 2026).
  • Have lived in the UK continuously for 3+ years before the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Legally able to work in the UK.
  • 4 Scottish Highers at Grade B or above (including Maths and ideally two science subjects) or equivalent qualification.

Application deadline: 13 November 2025.

How to apply: Click 'apply' at the top of this page.

 

About the Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

This is an 3-year+ apprenticeship with a starting salary of £22,950.

In this role, you’ll be developing and maintaining the systems that audiences rely on every single day.

You will:

  • Gain an industry-recognised qualification.
  • Gain hands-on experience in the BBC’s software engineering teams responsible for TV, audio, online, and digital platforms. 
  • Develop your understanding of how the BBC’s existing apps and websites are fit for purpose, ranging from analysis, design, code, build, test, implementation, and support. 
  • Develop your knowledge and skills on how to apply software engineering principles to all stages of the solution development life cycle, from gathering code and data requirements and ensuring they are secure.

If you want to work with world class software engineers to evolve the platform, ensuring the BBC remains at the forefront of digital media, this could be the next step for you.

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