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Software Development

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

G602

What's it all about? 

Software development plays a vital role in the IT industry. If you want to thrive in this industry you need to be very detail oriented, be able to combine your logical thinking with the ability to focus for long periods and have a positive, can-do attitude. Not only that, you'll need a large dose of creativity too! On our foundation degree we will help you perfect your mastery of these skills and develop your ability to analyse, program and project manage software solutions.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing or BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing degrees at Plymouth University
  • employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements 

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths, and one of the following:

  • 120 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Business Benefits 

The part time version of this course runs for one day a week over three years to allow employees to learn new skills whilst maintaining a full-time employment.

This course will give employees the skills to develop their own understanding and awareness of an organisation's needs so that they can work effectively to support that organisation.

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • computer platforms
  • project management
  • analysis and design of software
  • programming.

In the final year, possible optional modules include games development, multimedia design or e-business.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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Case Studies

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

The course was well organised, with good constructive details and information. Being a mature student, I was slightly wary of retuning to education, but the positive teaching methods made interaction with the lecturers and other students easy.

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