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BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In collaboration with IBM, we have created this innovative BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development degree to help you develop the skills, knowledge, creativity, and confidence to be successful within this field. Replicating modern software development practices, you will work in teams throughout the program. Set entirely online, a typical day will begin with a short meeting to set the team’s priorities, allowing you to manage your time between practical work, directed learning, and scheduled tutorials. You will work to develop a portfolio that will be attractive to employers; this will be used by your tutors to assess your contribution to each project. Teamwork will be supported by an annual boot camp delivered at the start of each academic year. You will have access to world-class technical input from professional mentors and guest speakers, and be encouraged to develop individual experts

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above

  • 2 A levels at grade C or above

  • Alternatively, completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship, plus 1 Scottish Higher

  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications and experience, particularly from creative backgrounds, will be considered on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE

Core concepts covered:

  • Principles of Programming

  • Applied algorithms and data structures

  • Creativity through design patterns

  • Continuous development and integration

  • Databases

  • Data languages

2 Year 2 - DipHE

Core concepts covered:

  • Multiplatform development

  • Software services

  • Software architecture

  • Software quality assurance

  • Data transformation

  • Data as a service

3 Year 3 - BSc

You will explore the start and end of the software development lifecycle, looking at lean methodologies, and how businesses use data to inform their actions.

Core concepts covered:

  • Industrial software design

  • User experience design

  • Releasing a minimum viable product

  • Software release management

  • Insight from data

  • Data-led decision making

4 Year 4

Year 4 - BSc (Hons)

You will work on a single product, looking at project and technical considerations including business planning and finding investors.

Core concepts covered:

  • Large software challenge

  • The long tail of the software lifecycle

  • Enterprise transformation

  • Applied research

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58

Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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