Wells Tech Academy

Admissions

Your next professional chapter can start here.

Wells Tech Academy brings together ambitious adults who want to develop meaningful professional capability through structured learning, applied practice, and professional guidance. Three six-month programmes are open for application.

  • Applied Software Engineering
  • Data Analytics
  • Health Informatics
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Programmes

Choose a professional direction

Each programme is a six-month professional formation. Duration, initial tuition, and application status are published below from the Academy’s programme registry. Explore a programme to understand its professional proposition, then apply through the same admissions journey.

Applications Open

Applied Software Engineering

Six-Month Professional Programme in Applied Software Engineering

A six-month professional programme in applied software engineering — structured practical work, live instruction, and earned graduation against published standards.

6 Months · £2,250 · Applications Open

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Applications Open

Data Analytics

Six-Month Professional Programme in Data Analytics

A six-month professional programme developing confidence in working with data, investigating questions, interpreting information, and communicating evidence-based insight.

6 Months · £2,250 · Applications Open

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Applications Open

Health Informatics

Six-Month Professional Programme in Health Informatics

A six-month professional programme concerned with how information, data, and digital systems are used in contemporary health environments.

6 Months · £2,250 · Applications Open

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Choosing a programme

Unsure which direction is right for you?

You do not need to decide alone. Read the programme pages, ask J-Wells about the differences, or speak with Admissions. This is not an aptitude test — it is a conversation about which professional formation you want to pursue.

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The admissions journey

From first enquiry to the first taught session

The process is organised and professional. Individual cases may vary; an admissions conversation is arranged where it would help, not as a universal interview.

  1. 01ExploreRead the programme pages and understand the direction you want to pursue.
  2. 02ApplyComplete the programme application with your details, programme choice, and background.
  3. 03Application reviewThe Admissions Office reads your application and considers programme fit and timing.
  4. 04Admissions conversationWhere appropriate, an admissions conversation may help clarify expectations and next steps.
  5. 05DecisionYou receive a clear outcome — typically an offer, a request for further information, or guidance on timing.
  6. 06EnrolmentAccepted applicants confirm their place, complete tuition arrangements, and receive onboarding guidance.
  7. 07Begin your programmeOrientation, portal access, and the start of live teaching with your cohort.

What we value

A learning environment that asks for seriousness

Our programmes are designed for learners who are prepared to engage seriously with their development. We welcome different starting points. What matters is curiosity, commitment, and the capacity to participate in structured, instructor-led learning.

Learners who tend to thrive

  • Curiosity about a professional technology direction, and the willingness to stay with it.
  • Commitment to live sessions, independent study, and a regular weekly rhythm — including alongside work or family life.
  • Professional discipline: clear communication, honest availability, and respect for feedback.
  • Engagement with a cohort — showing up, contributing, and treating the work as formation rather than a transaction.

Preparing well

Many applicants begin before they feel fully ready. If timing or availability needs attention, Admissions can help you think through a later start so you can begin with confidence.

  • Secure reliable study time before your preferred start where you can.
  • Discuss the weekly commitment with partners, family, or sponsors if they share the decision.
  • Contact Admissions if you have questions about delivery mode, timing, or which programme to explore.

Practical participation

  • A reliable laptop and internet connection for live online or hybrid sessions.
  • Professional communication and honest disclosure of your availability in your application.
  • Preparedness to attend live sessions and complete assessed work throughout the programme.

After you apply

What happens next

When you submit an application, the Admissions Office receives it and reviews the information you have provided. The aim is a clear, professional next step — not a distant process.

The journey after submission

Your application is received
You receive confirmation of receipt and a reference you can use to check status.
Admissions reviews your information
We read your background, goals, programme choice, and study preferences with care.
Further communication where needed
Where appropriate, an admissions conversation may help clarify expectations and next steps.
Progression toward enrolment
Successful progression leads toward a written offer, enrolment guidance, and onboarding before teaching begins.

Review typically begins within two business days of receipt.

Possible outcomes

  • OfferA formal written offer with acceptance steps and confirmed tuition.
  • Further informationA request to clarify availability, background, or preferences.
  • WaitlistA suitable application held for a future cohort when places are full.
  • DeclinedAn outcome with brief guidance when this is not the right stage to begin.
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Tuition

Published initial tuition

Each published programme currently lists the same initial tuition so applicants and sponsors can assess the commitment before applying.

ProgrammeTuition

Payment arrangements

Instalment options may be available where published. Arrangements are confirmed during review.

Full fee detail, refund terms, and programme structure are in the prospectus.

Official documents

The institutional record

This page is a guide to beginning. The documents below remain the authoritative record for structure, enrolment, refunds, and privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

Admissions

Who is Wells Tech Academy for?

Adults who want structured, instructor-led professional development in technology — including people changing direction, strengthening current work, or exploring a new professional field.

What programmes can I apply for?

Applications are open for Applied Software Engineering, Data Analytics, and Health Informatics. Each is a six-month professional programme with published initial tuition of £2,250.

How do I choose the right programme?

Read the programme pages, ask J-Wells about the differences, or speak with Admissions. You do not need to have the decision fully settled before you explore.

What happens after I apply?

You receive confirmation of receipt. Admissions reviews your application and may contact you for further information or a conversation where that would help. Suitable applicants receive a written offer and enrolment guidance.

How do I track my application?

Use the application status page with the reference issued when you submit.

Does applying guarantee a place?

No. Every application is reviewed individually. Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place.

Can I study while working?

Many applicants do. Expect a significant weekly commitment beyond live sessions. Hybrid and live online delivery suit many working professionals.

Do I need previous technical experience?

The Academy does not treat a single technical credential as a universal requirement. Applied Software Engineering does not require prior professional coding experience. For other programmes, explore the programme page or ask Admissions — detailed entry requirements have not been published beyond the general admissions process.

Study

Can I study online?

Yes. You can study in person in Croydon or Gloucester, live online, or through hybrid delivery — within the Academy’s live, instructor-led model.

How long do the programmes take?

Each published programme currently runs for six months, with initial tuition of £2,250.

Begin

Start when you are ready

Explore a programme, ask J-Wells, or begin your application. The Admissions Office will take it from there.

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