Buckinghamshire New University

FDSc Software Developer

Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you love the idea of creating apps and software? Want a job in computing but not sure where to start? A Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Software Development could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This two-year course focuses on training real-world skills, to an industry-agreed standard. This means you can graduate with the exact skillset that some of the biggest companies in the country are looking for.

Key highlights

  • Higher Technical Qualification built to an industry-agreed standard
  • Focuses on training real-world software development skills
  • Covers creating apps and software
  • Designed around skills sought by major national employers

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 88-104 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 104 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
  • UCAS tariff points: 88-128 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 128 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Careers this course leads to

  • Junior Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Software Tester
  • Junior Programmer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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