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Software Development
FdSc · 2 Years · Full-time · 08/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
- Awarded by:
- University of the West of England, Bristol
Course summary
The FdSc Software Development has been developed in partnership with employers, reflecting local and national demand for software development professionals. A Software Developer provides technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers, in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure. They implement technology solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and to increase an organisation's productivity using digital technologies. They are confident, competent and capable independent professionals, able to operate in a range of related roles.
Within this programme you will be expected to design, build and test high-quality software solutions as you need to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements whilst ensuring security robustness is embedded by design.
This programme has been designed to give you a step off point after two years with a Foundation degree, but we provide a BSc (Hons) Software Development ""Top up" for those applicants wishing to achieve a full degree.
Modules
Programme Structure
Year 1
Students must take 120 credits from the modules i n Year 1.
Year 1 Compulsory Modules
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Compulsory Modules.
Module Code Module Title
UFCFSM-15-1 Business Security 15 credits
UFCEHQ-15-1 Computational Problem-Solving 15 credits
UFCE4N-15-1 Computer Networks and Protocols 15 credits
UFC4EP-15-1 Database Development 15 credits
UFCFQM-30-1 Fundamentals of Software Development 30 credits
UFCFRE-30-1 Web Technologies and Platforms 30 credits
Year 2
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Year 2.
Year 2 Compulsory modules
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Compulsory Modules.
Module Code Module Title
UFCEHT-30-2 Introduction to Ethical AI 30 credits
UFCFME-30-2 Object Oriented Software Design and Development 30 credits
UFCEJ4-15-2 Practical Data Science 15 credits
UFCF9R-15-2 Project Management 15 credits
UFCF8R-30-2 Webapp Development 30 credits
Assessment method
This programme has a mixture of assessments designed with industry to develop the skills that industry need. Please see the module specification on the website for a complete breakdown.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 08/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FDSO
- Institution code:
- W47
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Weston has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- FDSO
- Institution code:
- W47
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 60 points
Need level 2 English and Maths and a qualification/experience in a relevant subject area.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13900 | Year 1 |
| International | £13900 | Year 1 |
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.
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