L7 Masters Degree - Department for Transport Careers

Who is the programme aimed at?

Our Level 7 Programme is aimed at recruiting graduates of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) degrees, training them to become Junior Software Engineers.

What is the development programme?

The development programme is a 2-year masters level degree course, designed with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The programme will provide students from all STEM disciplines with:

  • Programming & Software Testing
  • Agile Software Engineering Principles
  • Database Systems
  • Object Orientated Programming
  • Web Development
  • Webservices
  • Major Research Project

Individuals on the programme will obtain a MSc in Software Engineering, undertaking the following modules:

  • Programming & Software Testing
  • Agile Software Engineering Principles
  • Database Systems
  • Object Orientated Programming
  • Web Development
  • Webservices
  • Major Research Project

DVLA Career path

The ITS Level 7 MSc Programme offers a structured career path that supports your growth as you learn more and gain experience.

With on-the-job learning, mentoring and experience, you will be able to progress from Junior Software Engineers all the way up to Lead Software Engineers!

We look for people who:

  • have an interest in IT
  • are committed to the development programme
  • have an enthusiasm to learn
  • enjoy working with others and being part of a team
  • are going to make the most of the time spent with us

You don’t need to have IT experience to apply.

You must have:

  • Science Technology Engineering & Maths (STEM) degree

Success to date:

The programme has seen a number of individuals gain full time roles on completion, with many going on to gain future promotion.