Learn to design and build software applications, websites and mobile apps using a variety of programming languages.
Explore various areas of software development, including software architecture, user interface design, software testing and quality assurance, and database management, and gain hands-on experience through team-based projects, placements, and industry-partner Live Briefs.
You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration while working on industry-standard equipment and software, which will help open doors to a range of career opportunities upon graduation.
Why ARU?
Study in Peterborough, a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network
Work in dedicated computing labs, using industry-standard kit
Choose a degree that’s been co-created with employers so you graduate with in-demand skills
Build practical experience through Live Briefs from industry partners
Benefit from small class sizes, so we’ll know you and understand how to support you
Year 1
Contemporary Issues
Extended Project
Literacies in Higher Education
Into ARU
Year 2
Programming Fundamentals
Relational Database Development Fundamentals
Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
Web Development Fundamentals
Year 3
Object Oriented Programming Design and Development
Becoming an IT Professional
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Internet Programming Design and Development
Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
Team Based Project
Year 4
Future Tech and Development
Developing Legacy Software Systems
Full Stack Software Development
Development on Cloud Platforms
Computing Major Project
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Five GCSE passes at grade 3 or D or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two year post-GCSE study requirement, but you still have to meet the GCSE requirements.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
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.
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
International fee TBC
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