Course summary
A BSc (Hons) Software Development degree from Staffordshire University will provide you with the knowledge and skills to open up a wide range of career opportunities, including software engineer, web developer, mobile app developer, systems analyst, and many more. Technology is constantly evolving, which means there is always something new to learn in the field of software development. Our degree program will provide you with a solid foundation in computing, while also teaching you how to adapt to new technologies. Software Development at Staffordshire University will allow you to become a specialist in front-end and back-end development, using industry standard techniques. You will study programming, web applications, mobile applications, interface design and development, and cloud development so you can help drive businesses forward. We will also provide solid foundations in areas such as security, data, networks, and hardware. Our course is not just about the theory, it is highly practical: you will have opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, participate in hackathons, collaborate with external companies, gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cisco certifications and contribute to projects that can have a positive impact on society. You can opt for a paid placement year, which gives you the chance to work in industry before you graduate. These exciting experiences can be with companies locally, nationally, or internationally. You will also showcase your work to a panel of industry judges at GradEX, our final-year graduate show. There is a high demand for our graduates in many domains including finance, healthcare, entertainment, and education, as companies need software, for internal processes, customer-facing applications, and specialised tools On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Software Development
Modules
Year One Core: Algorithms and Programming Concepts; Cloud and Cyber; Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Design; Data and Distributed Systems; Networks and Communications; Software Development Year Two Core: Advanced Programming; Cloud Infrastructure and Design; Interface, Design and User Experience; Mobile Application Development; Professional Practice and Project Management; Web Development Year Three: Placement Year Four Core: Developing with Frameworks; Dissertation; Software Development and Artificial Intelligence Year Four Optional: Clean Coding; Cloud Based Software Development; Developing Distributed Applications; Media for the Web; Negotiated Studies
Assessment method
This course has a rich diet of assessment methods, of which each is chosen to map to the teaching and expected learning. On this course you will undertake assessments of the following: Class tests (up to 1 hour, Examinations (up to 2 hours), Practical assignment work (individual or group-based), Portfolio of work, Report (individual or group-based, and Presentations (individual or group-based)
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I107
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Staffordshire
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE