Diploma in Full Stack
Software Development

A university credit-rating means that a university has examined our programme and has ranked it on a qualifications framework. Our Diploma has been credit-rated by the University of the West of Scotland at Level 8 on the Scottish Qualification Framework. This is the equivalent of level 5 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Level 5 on the European Qualification Framework (EQF).

When you partake in and complete this programme, you are a student and graduate of Code Institute and not a student or graduate of the University of the West of Scotland.

Yes. Code Institute offers a Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development. This is a digital certificate.

You can apply to the programme by completing this form: https://codeinstitute.net/global/apply/

Yes. This programme was designed to take complete beginners to world class junior software developers. Most of our students did not have an IT background before doing the course.

Students must be over 18 years of age. All applicants should complete our 5 Day or All Access Coding Challenge. This programme is offered in the English language only, and applicants may be asked to complete an IELTS level 6 English test before they are accepted on the programme.

The application process does not take longer than 48 hours. This does not include the time it takes to complete the 5 Day or All Access Coding Challenge.

No. This programme is 100% online. Students can do it from the comfort of their own home or wherever they have a computer and internet.

The Full-Stack Software Development programme costs £6,995. Finance options are available.

The free 5 Day Coding Challenge is important for many reasons. Code Institute aims to help students change career to software development. Students must complete the challenge to show that they have an aptitude for coding. The challenge also shows potential students how they will learn on the programme.

Yes. All students must be at least 18 years old when they start the programme.

Yes. Our programme is delivered entirely in the English language. Therefore, an Education Advisor may ask you to complete an IELTS level 6 English test. Because this programme is entirely in English, we do not want students to be disadvantaged because their English is not at the same level as the course.

Yes. Code Institute’s Full-Stack Software Development programme is designed to take students from zero experience to a world-class junior software developer. However, we require that a student complete the 5 Day Coding Challenge before applying to the programme.

This is a 52-week programme and must be completed in that timeframe. We recommend that students spend at least 12 hours per week on the course. If you wish to complete the programme in less time, this is entirely possible. The more time you spend on this programme, the faster you finish the course.

No. There are no exams in this programme. Students are assessed based on five projects that they must complete throughout the course. Each one of these projects makes up a student’s portfolio. This portfolio is beneficial for landing your first tech role. You will have the experience to show to potential employers.

Code Institute aims to get you a job in tech. To do this, we have gathered a fantastic career services team. Their role is to get you a tech job after you finish the programme. At present, 98% of Code Institute graduates are employed within 1 year of graduating. A lot of this success comes from the assistance of our careers team. Our careers team will help you with;

Code Institute’s Tutor Support is second to none. This team is there to help with any technical queries that you may have on the course content. They are available to help from 8 am to 11 pm (UTC), during week days. They are also available from 9 am to 5 pm (UTC) over weekends.

Individual mentors are available to offer one-on-one support to our students as they work on their projects. Our mentors are professionals who have years of experience in the tech industry. They are not employed directly by Code Institute. They offer best-practice advice to students on their projects. They know what tech employers want to see.

Code Institute has a community made up of thousands of students and graduates. Our students and alumni can work together and speak to each other daily. We use our Slack channels to allow our community to stay in touch with each other. We regularly hold webinars, hackathons, and more to promote the growth of this community. Remember, everyone in this programme is going through the same course.

Student Care is usually the first point of contact for students when they start the Code Institute programme. They will help get you on the right track when it comes to scheduling and more.

Yes. This programme is a 100% online course. We have built an incredible Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure that our programme offers education in the best way. We have also created our analytics system that tracks each student’s journey. This system alerts our teams if a student struggles in a particular area. It allows us to help with human support.

Most computers are perfect for this programme. A good measure is, if you have no problem doing the 5 Day Coding Challenge – then you should be fine. However, we recommend that the computer has at least 4Gb RAM – 8Gb RAM is even better.

No. The primary skills you will need to succeed are problem-solving.

Yes. There are numerous finance packages available to students within the UK. Each finance option is on a case-by-case basis. Apart from Code Institute’s finance plan, the other options are decided upon by the financial institutions themselves.

The options and some of their criteria include:

• Code Institute’s Payment Plans:
  • Best Value: Pay upfront and receive an administrative discount of £1000 off the course price.
  • Flexible Payment Options: We offer a range of 12, 15, and 18 month payment options where you can change your career from a little as £366 a month.
• Knoma
  Knoma offers a 0%, 12-month finance contract. Applicants must be UK residents and over 18 and will be subject to a soft credit search.
• Lendwise
  Lendwise offers contracts of up to ten years. Interest rates are agreed upon based on your financial profile and the agreed length of repayment. Applicants will be subject to a soft credit search.

Knoma offers a 0%, 12-month finance contract. Applicants must be a UK resident and over the age of 18. Applicants will be subject to a soft credit search. To find out more, contact an Education Advisor here. All finance plans are subject to terms and conditions.

Lendwise offers contracts of up to ten years. Interest rates are agreed based on your financial profile and the agreed length of repayment. Applicants will be subject to a soft credit search. To find out more, contact an Education Advisor here. All finance plans are subject to terms and conditions.

Yes. This is a flexible payment plan. To find out more, contact an Education Advisor here. All finance plans are subject to terms and conditions.

• Best Value: Pay upfront and receive an administrative discount of £1000 off the course price.
• Flexible Payment Options: We offer a range of 12, 15, and 18 month payment options where you can change your career from a little as £366 a month.

ReAct funding is a training award available to Welsh students provided by the Welsh Government. If you have been made redundant since January 2020, you might be eligible for funding of up to £1,500 for this programme. See more information here.

Digital tech vacancies in the UK grew 36% between June and August 2020, according to a report by Tech Nation. With over 90,000 vacancies per week, the sector is outperforming all except healthcare in demand for employees.

We help get you a job in tech. 98% of our graduates are employed in a tech role within 1 year of completing this programme. Our career services team is unrivalled, and we have more than a thousand global hiring partners.

Our careers team will help you with:

• Setting up interviews
• Interview preparation
• Regular job alerts
• Preparing your CV
• Preparing your LinkedIn profile
• Introducing you to employers
• Regular webinars
• One-on-one career coaching

Given the current COVID-19 situation, students who are concerned should contact Student Care. The Student Care team works with our students to resolve any barriers to study where they can.