Work-based Learning Innovation Research Project

The Centre of Computing Science Education has been thinking deeply about how to progress work-based learning in Software Engineering, particularly at research-led ancient institutions, such as the University of Glasgow. The Work-based Learning Innovation Research Project is tasked with devising a viable model for Software Engineering at research insitutions. The Centre is seeking to collobrate and consultate with various employers and learning providers to best understand the optimal model for work-based learning in Software Engineering. 

Engage with us!

The Centre of Computing Science Education is seeking to consult with employers, big and small, about the challenges and opportunities of work-based learning for Software Engineering. If your company is ready to engage in the conversation, complete the contact form, and a member of the Centre will get to back to you.

Vision

Partnering with industry affords the opportunity to create a close-coupled education experience for students, blending theory with practical activities across university and industry.

Principles

The Centre of Computing Science Education wants to ensure work-based learning in Software Engineering results in an education that while different is equivalent to traditional academic programmes.

Possibilities

Work-based learning in Software Engineering not only affords legitimate peripheral participation, but also provides strong social constructivists contexts for learning.

Benefits to Employers

Work-based learning at the University of Glasgow affords employers access to highly-motivated and capable students as well as leading international research.

Consultation

The Centre of Computing Science Education is consulting with a range of employers, big and small, across Scotland. The consultation process is designed to inform an optimal model for delivery of work-based learning in Software Engineering.

Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

Our innovative approach to the Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship is built on international research in workbased learning and collaboration with industry. Find out more

Team

The Centre of Computing Science Education has assembled a diverse team of academics, researchers as well as technical specialists to consider the challenges and opportunities of work-based learning in Software Engineering.

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Funder

The Work-based Learning Innovation Project is funded by the national skills agency, Skills Development Scotland, and the European Social Fund.
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Staff FAQ

We are aware that questions may be raised by members of staff at the University of Glasgow - particularly in the School of Computing Science - about how this work may affect them. We have developed an FAQ to alleviate some of these concerns.