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