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Software Developer at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Buckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Buckinghamshire New University Open Day
Undergraduate

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.
*What are my career prospects? * This degree prepares you for a job as a software developer. When you finish after two years, you can work in a variety of different areas such as finance, computer games, retail, transportation, security, healthcare, and defence. You could find yourself in organisations covering large multinational, public-sector bodies, and government projects with multi-billion-pound budgets at one end of the scale to small consultancy firms at the other. With such a range of jobs and industries available after graduating, you could work on a wide variety of projects. You will work closely with developers, product managers, graphic designers, and business analysts to find out what clients want and the most efficient way to achieve that. You might be responsible for working on either the replacement of a complete system or modifying software and integrating it into existing networks. As a software developer, your daily tasks could include:
  • 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.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.

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

29Jan

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

International applicants

Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent.

If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.

BNU English Language Requirements

https://www.bnu.ac.uk/study/general-entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £15150* Year 1
International £15150* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to: - Text books and supplementary reading materials - Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses - Field trips, placements, or external activities - Printing, photocopying, and binding - Accommodation, travel, and living expenses Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies. For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding

Sponsorship information

There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.

Software Developer at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS