Software Development and Artificial Intelligence

You will develop professional-level industry related skills, learning, for example, how to build web-sites, design databases and plan networks together with the necessary problem solving techniques.

During the course there is a clear emphasis on employability; with our close links to industry you develop your technical skills in web and mobile development, your problem-solving skills, along with vital professional skills to understand the way technology is applied to real life.

The degree will give you all the necessary skills to develop professional software solutions, mobile applications or even to design games. Our experts will provide you with hands-on methods and knowledge to design and maintain complex software. With this highly sought-after skillset you will have a broad range of career paths and specialisations to pursue after your graduation.

Course Modules

All students take a total of 120 credits per level.

Level 4 Modules includes:

Introductory Programming Concepts
Computer Systems Architectures
Computer Threats and Attacks
Software Design and Development
Network Systems
Web Design and Management
Level 5 Modules includes:

Further Networking
Advanced Networking Systems
Further Computer Systems Architectures
Further Computer Security
Work Based Learning
Research Project
Level 6 Modules includes:

Ethical and Legal Issues
eBusiness
Parallel and Distributed Architectures
Advanced Cyber Security
Major Project

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building.

Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.