University Centre Grimsby (incorporating Scarborough TEC)
Software Development
Course Summary
**This course is primarily designed for face to face learning with you attending your lessons for the specified hours within the validation document. However, there may be periods of study where the government advises TEC Partnership that it is not safe to open campuses or there is limited access due to social distancing measures. If the Campus is closed TEC Partnership will continue to deliver your sessions online and offer you the necessary support and resources remotely. If there is limited access due to social distancing measures a blended model will be adopted with some lessons happening in small groups and others happening using online sessions and support.**
This course will prepare you to meet the growing demand within the IT sector for trained software developers, who are required to have a high-level understanding of coding and frameworks than ever before.
The growing popularity of the web and application branch of the IT sector has resulted in an increasing need for software development skills. As a graduate software developer, you will have the skills and training required to meet the complex needs of the computing sector.
Careers in software development include:
- Applications developer
- Game developer
- Information systems manager
- Multimedia programmer
- Web developer.
This course aims to meet the demand for fast-thinking and fresh coders by providing a comprehensive understanding of practices and frameworks.
Every week, the boundaries of what computers and connected devices can offer are pushed further by new and innovative solutions to problems and tasks.
This course will allow you to develop your skills and practices through a variety of exciting and innovative challenges at industry level whilst meeting an academic standard.. You will acquire and develop skills and techniques for identifying, analysing and testing IT solutions..
You will also have the opportunity to apply new and modern models, techniques and tools for implementing custom designs of IT solutions and deliver high standard software products for various platforms, whilst meeting the ethical and professional standards required by business and the industry.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
Professional and Study Skills
Introduction to Programming and Frameworks
Database Design and Implementation
IT Infrastructure and Maintenance
Web Development
Business Systems and Process Automation
Level 5
Advanced Programming
Security and Intrusion Prevention
Application Development
Robotic Process Development
Major Development Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment methods on this programme include practical projects, case studies, evaluations, planning and design documentation and reports.
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:
G3T1
Institution code:
G80
Campus Name:
University Centre Grimsby
Campus code:
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
Standard entry requirement for the degree will be 80 UCAS points, with a minimum of grade ‘4’ in GCSE English or equivalent (Functional Skills Literacy Level 2 or Adult Literacy Level 2), and grade ‘4’ in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2 or Adult Numeracy Level 2).
Non-standard offer
The Institute will also encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. All such non-traditional applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (a research based written assignment investigating a current topic within the digital technologies sector), asked to provide evidence of relevant digital product development and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.
Accreditation of prior learning
Applicants may be admitted with credit for prior certificated learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertificated learning (APeL) – refer to HE07 Admissions, Admissions Appeals and APL.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
8500.0
Year 1
EU
7800.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
8500.0
Year 1
England
8500.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8500.0
Year 1
Scotland
8500.0
Year 1
Wales
8500.0
Year 1
International
7800.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
Provider information
Nuns Corner
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Grimsby
DN34 5BQ
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