You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

• web design and development
• computer science
• digital media development
• software engineering

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

You could do a college course that might help you get a trainee developer job.

Courses include:

• Level 3 Certificate in Web Design and Development
• T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development
• Level 4 Diploma in Software Development

Entry requirements

You may need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

• 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

You could do an apprenticeship such as:

• Software Development Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Software Developer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
• Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
• Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

You might be able to start as a junior developer and do training on the job.

You'll need:

• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to write computer programs
• persistence and determination
• analytical thinking skills
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to use your initiative
• maths knowledge
• to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

You'll usually work as part of a development team and could:

• meet clients to work out what they need
• create plans and prototypes with the design team to decide how the website or application will fit together
• write code in different programming languages
• build databases and transfer information between databases using Applications Program Interfaces (APIs)
• use software to create the layout of buttons, links and pictures

You could work in an office, at a client's business or from home.