BSc Software Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Development, a software engineering degree centred on application building, cloud infrastructure and systems programming. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete live briefs, hackathons and simulated company projects, alongside options for a paid industrial placement year and professional certifications from Amazon Web Services and Cisco. Year 1 establishes fundamentals through Cloud And Network Technologies, Computing Project, Cyber Security And Artificial Intelligence, and Programming Concepts, introducing network design and mathematical principles of machine learning. Year 2 advances technical competence via Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice And Business Analysis, Data Structure And Algorithms, Full Stack Development, and Software Testing And Assurance, focusing on data structures, server frameworks and business analysis. Year 3 concentrates on advanced applications and deployment through Scalable Programming, Cloud Development And Operations, and Software Development And Ux, culminating in an independent Final Year Project where students produce a custom software solution.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply. Ideally you will be educated in Maths to grade C (Grade 4) at GCSE or above, however, if you do not have this we recommend you to contact the University so we can advise you. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 45%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cloud And Network Technologies
- Computing Project
- Cyber Security And Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Concepts
- Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice And Business Analysis
- Data Structure And Algorithms
- Full Stack Development
- Software Testing And Assurance
- Final Year Project
- Scalable Programming
- Cloud Development And Operations
- Software Development And Ux
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Development at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £56,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Development at University of Staffordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Development at University of Staffordshire?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Software Development at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Software Development at University of Staffordshire?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.