BSc (Hons) Software Development

Overview

Software professional roles are currently among the fastest-growing in the ICT sector. This has led to an increased demand for employable and productive software engineering graduates. This course provides a specialised route for students who wish to become technical experts in the field of software development.

The BSc (Hons) Software Development course equips you with a specific understanding of the theories, concepts, processes, methods and tools used for software development, and their application to the development of solutions that have real value.

The BSc (Hons) Software Development course provides you with the in-depth technical knowledge, understanding and skills needed to become effective software development professionals capable of working in highly technical roles to develop the software systems required by modern businesses.

Graduate prospects

Career opportunities after the completion of this course include: Software Developer, Web Developer, Software Engineer, Programmer, Mobile Application Developer, Cloud Analyst, Database Developer, System Analyst, Software Tester and IT Consultant.

Accreditations

The Chartered Institute for IT

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS
BSc (Hons)	Full Time	2 - 4 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	G701	Enquire Apply

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.

Year 1

Standard entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 96

Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Appl of Maths, or Computing

A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths or Computing

Minimum entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 90

Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Appl of Maths, or Computing

A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths, Appl of Maths or Computing

Year 2 entry

Standard entry requirement

HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1

Year 3 entry

Standard entry requirement

HND Computer Science or HND Computing: Software Development with BB in Graded Units

Additional information

English language

If you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we accept are available on this page.

Relevant experience (RPL)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods used include unseen written examinations, coursework assignments (individual and group-based), class tests (both unseen and open-book), practical laboratory tests (both unseen and open-book) and presentations (individual and group-based).

In project modules students produce an artefact, individual and group reports and also give presentations.

Most coursework assignments involve undertaking a significant element of independent study and implementing associated practical tasks within a given deadline. Students are required to develop independent responsibility, plan their learning, prioritise tasks and manage their time appropriately in order to successfully complete the assignment.

Many assignments require students to retrieve and utilise information from a variety of sources both research and commercially based.

Tutorial work requires students to present their work (and consider the work of others), in both written and oral form.

Significant use of group-based coursework is prevalent throughout the programme and is used to develop communication and team working skills.

Exchange and study abroad

Students on this course have the possibility to study abroad through Turing exchanges.

They will also be encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

Professional accreditation

The degree is accredited by BCS the Chartered Institute for IT.

Work placements

You have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industrial-based placement on completion of Year 3 as part of your degree. This is not a compulsory or guaranteed placement.

This will be assessed via an industry olacement module and successful completion of this module will be included in your final exit award.

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