How to become an app developer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- a graduate training scheme
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- computer science
- software engineering
- computer applications development
- mathematics
- financial technology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
The following apprenticeships may be relevant:
- software developer higher apprenticeship
- creative digital design professional degree apprenticeship
Entry requirements
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You may be able to apply for a place on a graduate training scheme with an IT company if you have a degree.
These are often open to graduates with any degree, not just degrees in IT. You start as a junior developer and get training on the job.
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Career tips
You can build up your skills and knowledge using free online learning resources for programming languages and apps development.
You'll also find it useful to understand agile project management.
Professional and industry bodies
You can find professional development and training opportunities from The Chartered Institute for IT and the Institution of Analysts and Programmers.
Further information
You can find out more about working and training in computing from techskills.