Course summary
Do you love the idea of creating apps and software? Want a job in computing but not sure where to start? A Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Software Development could be exactly what you’re looking for. This two-year course focuses on training real-world skills, to an industry-agreed standard. This means you can graduate with the exact skillset that some of the biggest companies in the country are looking for. Why Study this Subject? The world runs on computers. Almost all businesses and organisations rely on complex computer-based systems for their day-to-day operation. There is an ever-increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and enhance software. This programme has been carefully designed by our industry expert academics, based on standards set by professional bodies, to provide you with the skills and abilities needed to thrive in the fast-moving software industry. FdSc HTQ Software Developer offers you the opportunity to get a broader understanding and expertise in a range of areas, from management and costing to project delivery. Gaining a solid grounding in these skills is crucial in ensuring that you graduate as a well-rounded and efficient software developer. Why Study at Buckinghamshire New University? FdSc HTQ Software Developer is a part of BNU’s computing school. This means that you will have access to a team of expert lecturers who have vast experience working in their respective fields. This exciting degree allows you to explore the diversity of modern software development, learning the integral skills required for today’s industry workplace. We do not just teach in the classroom; you will increase your knowledge through involvement in real-life projects and gain hands-on experience. What Will I study? During this course you will acquire skills in programming, building secure web and mobile applications and work on team-based software projects; whilst exploiting an agile development approach. You will learn how to develop highly dependable and reliable systems, within an object-oriented design approach. This is done using several industry-standard approaches, such as UML (Unified Modelling Language). In addition, you will develop an understanding of the process involved in managing the development and testing of large-scale software projects. From your first day onwards, you will be studying topics including:
- web development
- networking
- computer architecture
- computing computational fundamentals
- software engineering
- object oriented analysis design
- real-time systems (team project)
- web application development
- algorithms and data structures.
- talking through requirements with clients
- testing software and fixing problems
- maintaining systems once they are up and running
- being a part of technical designing
- integrate software components
- producing efficient codes
- writing program codes for reference and reporting.
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Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 - 112 points
A level - CCD - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ