Software Development (with a Foundation Year)

A BSc (Hons) Software Development degree from Staffordshire University will provide you with the knowledge and skills to open up a wide range of career opportunities, including software engineer, web developer, mobile app developer, systems analyst, and many more.

Technology is constantly evolving, which means there is always something new to learn in the field of software development. Our degree program will provide you with a solid foundation in computing, while also teaching you how to adapt to new technologies.

Software Development at Staffordshire University will allow you to become a specialist in front-end and back-end development, using industry standard techniques. You will study programming, web applications, mobile applications, interface design and development, and cloud development so you can help drive businesses forward. We will also provide solid foundations in areas such as security, data, networks, and hardware.

Our course is not just about the theory, it is highly practical: you will have opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, participate in hackathons, collaborate with external companies, gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cisco certifications and contribute to projects that can have a positive impact on society.

You can opt for a paid placement year, which gives you the chance to work in industry before you graduate. These exciting experiences can be with companies locally, nationally, or internationally. You will also showcase your work to a panel of industry judges at GradEX, our final-year graduate show.

There is a high demand for our graduates in many domains including finance, healthcare, entertainment, and education, as companies need software, for internal processes, customer-facing applications, and specialised tools

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Software Development

Foundation Year Core: Communications and Cyber; Computer Systems and Data; Individual Project; Programming and Artificial Intelligence; Study Skills and Data Analytics 1; Study Skills and Data Analytics 2
Year One Core: Algorithms and Programming Concepts; Cloud and Cyber; Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Design; Data and Distributed Systems; Networks and Communications; Software Development
Year Two Core: Advanced Programming; Cloud Infrastructure and Design; Interface, Design and User Experience; Mobile Application Development; Professional Practice and Project Management; Web Development
Year Three Core: Developing with Frameworks; Dissertation; Software Development and Artificial Intelligence
Year Three Optional: Clean Coding; Cloud Based Software Development; Developing Distributed Applications; Media for the Web; Negotiated Studies

This course has a rich diet of assessment methods, of which each is chosen to map to the teaching and expected learning. On this course you will undertake assessments of the following: Class tests (up to 1 hour, Examinations (up to 2 hours), Practical assignment work (individual or group-based), Portfolio of work, Report (individual or group-based, and Presentations (individual or group-based)