BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development) full time

Our BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development) degree deals specifically with application development for computers, smartphones, web interfaces and other user interfaces such as streaming players and smart TVs. It offers graduates the technical knowledge, design know-how and transferable skills needed to take up freelancing app development jobs or gain employment within an in-house application development team or agency. As a graduate, your comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of computing will also support you to move into new areas, as the digital landscape continues to evolve, and new technologies emerge.

During the course, you can also expect to develop a wide range of technical, professional and interpersonal skills, such as attention to detail, team working, communication and analytical skills, time management, problem solving and lifelong learning.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
Graduates from this programme will be attractive to a range of business sectors, including finance and the public sector. You may wish to apply for one of the specific IT graduate-training programmes offered by many major retailers and financial institutions. Alternatively, you might seek employment with an IT company or software consultancy. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and novel, creative ideas you may wish to create mobile apps or mini-games for download from app stores such as Google Play, the Apple App Store or Windows Store.

After graduation, you’ll also be ready to progress to postgraduate-level study or additional IT certification in order to develop your expertise further. Studying for a PhD or professional doctorate is another option.

Alternative Career Options
Consultancy
Digital copywriting
IT sales
IT training
Teaching
Research and development
Network engineering
Product management
Technical writing
Social media management
Data analysis
Information systems management
Games development

Your Level 3 subjects must include a technology related subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Our dedicated laboratories, servers and end-hosts feature high-specification hardware and the latest software, so you’ll have industry-equivalent hands-on experience.
You’ll also get to experience the latest technologies, such as OpenStack – developed by Rackspace and NASA.
As you’d expect, many of our computing facilities are accessible online, so you can work on your assignments wherever you are, and whenever inspiration kicks in.
We’ll support you to develop sought-after skills such as background research, critical reasoning and problem solving, as well as professional communication, time management, teamwork, and lifelong learning.
We’ll also encourage you to build a portfolio of evidence representing the projects and tasks you’ve completed during your studies, ready to impress potential employers.
We continually monitor and update the course to reflect current and ever-changing issues in computing, and to keep your learning in line with technological advances and innovations.