Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - BBC Studios - London
BBC Studios
Fancy building apps used by millions? Join BBC Studios' Level 6 Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in London - gain a degree while coding iPlayer, Sounds and Sport, learn design, testing and ops, and boost your career with industry experience. Apply by 13 Nov 2025.
Join BBC Studios as a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice (Level 6) based at Television Centre in London. This fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship (40 months) combines on-the-job software engineering work with study toward an industry-recognised degree-level apprenticeship qualification.
Apprentices will work on services that reach millions of users, contributing to apps and platforms such as iPlayer, Sounds and Sport while learning software design, development, testing and operational support.
You will be supported by experienced engineers and learning providers, practising automated testing, quality control and troubleshooting as part of the development lifecycle. The scheme includes BBC-led training, apprenticeship development days, mentoring, and access to the BBC Academy.
The role is based at Television Centre, London (W12 7FA) and offers a starting salary of £22,950 plus a London weighting of £5,441, with standard BBC benefits and support for relocation subject to eligibility.
To be eligible you must meet the stated entry requirements (including being 18+ by September 2026 and having maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent). The application process involves creating a candidate profile and answering questions (no CV or cover letter required); a coding test forms part of the assessment.
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship (industry recognised apprenticeship qualification)
13 Nov 2025
01 Sept 2026
September 2026 start
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- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme (with the BBC or another organisation).
- Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
- Have maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or National 5 at C or equivalent).
- Some experience of coding and/or software engineering is desirable (A Level/BTEC, boot camp or personal projects).
- A basic coding test will form part of the assessment for this scheme.
£22,950 per year
£22,950 (+ £5,441 London Weighting). Competitive salary package, 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), pension and other benefits as described on the advert.
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