Technology Development Graduate Review
at TUI UK & Ireland
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Luton, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Participation in the full software development lifecycle, from planning through implementation to testing. This Degree apprenticeship also involves one day per week reserved for university learning and continuous development
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Perfect job for those wanting a challenge beginning a technical career if you love problem solving, team-working, and logical thinking
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Web development, backend development, cloud computing, Agile, monitoring, application security, Leadership, plus a ton of soft skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Your specific coding workload--and therefore, experience--will depend on the team you are allocated to. I was given a backend role which focussed on learning Java and Cloud technologies, but my colleagues have worked in frontend web and even mobile app.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received help in the form of a technical mentor, apprenticeship buddy, academic advisor, in addition to the abundant resources TUI provides for health & wellbeing, learning and development, benefits and more.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Sheffield Hallam University provides plenty of contact hours onsite and online, in the form of webinars, workshops, online courses. They support with additional sessions to ensure you are on the right track with all apprenticeship related assessment criteria.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification provides evidence for software engineering and leadership skills which not only helps me to perform in my current role, but also highlights my potential for more senior technical roles
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
TUI has many networking opportunities outside of work. I personally have enjoyed the gaming network, in which we meet regularly to play board games. There are also networking opportunities based on DEI, which TUI continue to invest heavily in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend TUI UK & Ireland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
TUI considers you to be the future of the business and they invest heavily in your development towards that. It is an incredible opportunity to reskill while applying your learning to the real world and earning a living wage. TUI offer some amazing travel benefits, including concessions toward TUI holidays and heavily discounted last-minute travel.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to TUI UK & Ireland?
Let your passion for travel shine.
