**Why study this course?**
If you have a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a computing-based subject or equivalent, this internationally recognised qualification gives you a chance to top-up to a degree. Giving you key skills in building software with the latest theoretical understanding, complete with full coverage of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Certificate in Software Testing syllabus, this career-focused degree is designed to help you succeed in the workplace.
**More about this course**
This course will provide you with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in software development and maintenance. You’ll work with the most up-to-date technologies and study the latest industry practices to prepare you for a career in the field.
On this course, you’ll study application development and software engineering and undertake a related project of your choosing. You’ll also have the option to specialise in subjects that interest you, such as artificial intelligence, digital crime or ethical hacking.
There’ll also be the option to undertake a work placement to further boost your CV and expose you to the industry.
**What our students say**
"I really enjoyed learning about new software and new skill sets that could help me in the future."
National Student Survey
Course Details - Modules
Year 3 modules include:
Advanced Software Engineering (core, 30 credits)
Application Development (core, 30 credits)
Project (core, 30 credits)
Advanced Database Systems Development (option, 30 credits)
Artificial Intelligence (option, 15 credits)
Digital Crime Investigation (option, 30 credits)
Distributed and Internet Systems (option, 30 credits)
Ecommerce & Ebusiness (option, 30 credits)
Ethical Hacking (option, 15 credits)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (option, 30 credits)
Long Work Placement (option, 30 credits)
Management Support Systems (option, 15 credits)
Mobile Applications (option, 15 credits)
Network and Cloud Security (option, 30 credits)
Work Related Learning II (option, 15 credits)
Work Related Learning II (option, 15 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework, case study reports and presentations, lab logbooks and workbooks, unseen examinations, and a final-year project report, presentation and viva.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
G600
Institution code:
L68
Campus Name:
Holloway
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements you should have: a minimum of 240 credits from a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND), a Foundation Degree (FdSc) or an Association of Computer Professionals (ACP) Advanced Diploma in Computer Science. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent eg Key Skills Level 2 in Communications, Functional Skills Level 2 or Adult Literacy Level 2).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15576.0
Year 1
International
15576.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
15576.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
15576.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB
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