Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Enquiries
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Software Development
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
We have refreshed BSc (Hons) Software Development for Business and this updated programme is now BSc (Hons) Software Development.
If you want to become an effective Software Development professional capable of working in highly technical roles to develop the software systems required by modern businesses, this programme will equip you with the in-depth technical knowledge, understanding and skills required.
In year 1 and 2, you will study the foundations of computing and software development, building the fundamental skills in mathematics and programming. Year 3 and 4 will see you expand on these skills with specialised topics such as Mobile Platform Development, Advanced Programming, Cloud Computing, Big Data and IoT, DevOps, and Information Security.
The programme offers the possibility of undertaking a year-long industry placement or to study abroad through Turing exchanges. Students are also encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience. Our Software Development programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Computer Society
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- G701
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
A level CCC
to include Maths or Computing or Software Systems Development
Year 2 entry: BBB at A Level (or 120 UCAS Tariff points) to include Maths or Computing plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM
Year 1 Entry: Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Computing/IT
Year 2 Entry: Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in Computing/IT subject plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4
Specific units may be required for entry: Information Technology Systems; Creating Systems to Manage Information; Using Social Media in Business; Programming; IT Project Management; Cyber Security and Incident Management; IT Service Delivery.
Access to HE Diploma M: 45 credits
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in Computing
Scottish Higher BBCC
to include Maths or Application of Maths or Computing
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 26 points
including HL Maths or Computer Science at 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3, H3, H3, H3
to include Maths or Computing
Scottish HNC Pass
Year 1 Entry: HNC Computing with B in Graded Unit 1
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1. Must include Software Development: Developing Small Stand Alone Applications; Software Development: Programming Foundations; Systems Development: Introduction; Systems Development: Testing Software and Maths for Computing 1. Should also include a Database OR SQL unit.
Scottish HND Pass
Year 3 Entry: HND with BB in graded units required in one of the following:
HND Computing (Software Development) including either: Database Design Fundamentals; Relational Database Management Systems; or Database Design and Programming in SQL.
Plus either Software Development: Developing Websites for Multiplatform Use or Web Development Dynamically Generated Content.
OR
HND Computer Science including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Object Oriented Analysis and Design; Software Development: Data Structures.
OR
HND Web Development including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Oriented Analysis and Design: Software Development: Data Structures.
Plus one of Database Design Fundamentals or Manage Database Systems Using SQL
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level Pass (C and above)
Digital Support Services
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
to include Maths or Application of Maths or Computing
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* 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
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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