Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineer – Instil

Instil logo-340

Launch Your Career with the Instil’s Degree Apprenticeship Programme!

Are you finishing school or college and eager to begin a career in IT? Instil is now accepting applications for our Computing Systems/Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme, designed for curious, driven, and tech‑minded individuals who want to learn, build, and grow in a real engineering environment.

 

What You’ll Get at Instil

A Fully Funded Degree: Study one day each week at our partner university:

  • Ulster University – BSc (Hons) Computing Systems Degree Apprenticeship

Hands-On Industry Experience: Spend four days a week working within Instil’s engineering teams, with the opportunity to rotate across areas such as:

  • Software Engineering
  • Cyber Security
  • Data & AI

 

Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary throughout the programme and graduate with industry experience and zero student debt.

A Supportive, People-First Culture: We’ll set you up for success with:

  • On‑the‑job coaching
  • Regular check‑ins and development plans
  • A collaborative environment where learning is part of every day

Impactful Work in a Leading Engineering Consultancy: You’ll be embedded in our Belfast team, contributing to solutions used by customers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

 

 

 

What We’re Looking For

Academic Requirements

  • Predicted or achieved BBB at A‑Level (or equivalent) by August 2026
  • We particularly welcome candidates with A‑Level Software Systems Development, Computing, Computer Science, especially those with coding experience

Passion for Technology

  • Show us your curiosity, whether it’s personal projects, hackathons, coding practice, gaming mods, online courses, or anything else that demonstrates genuine interest.

Personal Qualities

  • Motivated and proactive
  • Eager to learn
  • Great communicators
  • Collaborative team players

 

Application Details

  • Start Date: September 2026
  • Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
  • Application Process: After completing our interview process and receiving a conditional offer, we’ll support you in the formal university application process (subject to DfE funding)
  • UCAS: This programme is notavailable through UCAS

 

Offers of employment are conditional upon:

  • Meeting the academic entry criteria for the chosen university programme
  • Meeting the eligibility criteria for the Department for the Economy’s Higher Level Apprenticeship scheme
  • Confirmation of DfE funding approval for the apprenticeship place

 

If you’re excited about beginning your career in technology straight from school or college and want to learn in a supportive engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you. Start your journey with Instil!

Apply here

Applications close 9th March 2026 at 12pm