BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development

What is special about this courseDid you know that artificial intelligence and data analytics are being used by IBM to support rhino conservation in Africa Or that IBM Blockchain is used to trace products through a supply chain, from farm to fork, reducing the risk of food-borne illness and fraud Do you want to be involved in creating software that helps solve a range of global challenges just like thisIn collaboration with IBM, we have created this innovative BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development degree to help you develop the skills, knowledge, creativity and confidence to be successful within this field. Replicating modern software development practices, you will work in teams throughout the programme.Set entirely online, a typical day will begin with a short meeting to set the team’s priorities, allowing you to manage your time between practical work, directed learning and scheduled tutorials. You will work to develop a portfolio that will be attractive to employers; this will be used by your tutors to assess your individual contribution to each project. Team work will be supported by an annual boot camp delivered at the start of each academic year. You will have access to world-class technical input from professional mentors and guest speakers, and be encouraged to develop individual expertise and industry contacts.Special featuresAccess the latest technologies, supported by IBM, one of the largest technology consulting companies in the worldA programme of guest speakers, industry mentors from around the globe and enhanced IBM Cloud access will complement your learningLearn how to apply software to real-world challenges across a wide range of industries and communitiesWhat can I do on completion of my courseOnce you have successfully completed BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development, you may wish to pursue a career in the following fields:Software developerGames developerSoftware testingWeb developmentDatabase administratorTechnical project managerStart-up founderCan I progress into further studyYou may wish to progress to a postgraduate course such as MSc Web Technologies, or pursue a PGDE with a view to becoming a computing teacher.