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Software Development
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Software professional roles are currently among the fastest-growing in the ICT sector. This has led to an increased demand for employable and productive software engineering graduates. This course provides a specialised route for students who wish to become technical experts in the field of software development.
The BSc (Hons) Software Development course equips you with a specific understanding of the theories, concepts, processes, methods and tools used for software development, and their application to the development of solutions that have real value.
You'll gain in-depth technical knowledge, understanding and the skills needed to become an effective software development professional capable of working in highly technical roles.
Graduate prospects
Career opportunities after the completion of this course include: Software Developer, Web Developer, Software Engineer, Programmer, Mobile Application Developer, Cloud Analyst, Database Developer, System Analyst, Software Tester and IT Consultant.
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
Standard Qualification 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 BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15700 | Year 1 |
| International | £15700 | 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.
Additional fee information
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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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