Software Development & Programming
Entry requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
About this course
**Course Overview**
Do you want a career in the fast-pacing Software Development & Programming industry with a qualification recognised by employers? If yes, the Software Development & Programming course is for you. Throughout the course, you will learn programming concepts using Java, C#, and Python. You will also gain hands-on experience in developing desktop applications and web-based systems. The course will provide you with a solid foundation in software engineering principles, including Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Our Software Development & Programming course ensures you leave us with not only a thorough understanding of the principles of the subject but also the key transferable skills to be able to adapt and work in a demanding and ever-changing industry.
**Key Features**
This course is designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become a proficient software developer. The course covers a wide range of topics such as programming languages, software development methodologies, database design, and web development.
This course includes several practical projects where you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills. You will work collaboratively with your peers to design and develop software solutions for real-world problems.
Additionally, you will learn how to design and implement relational databases, SQL, and NoSQL databases. You will gain experience in creating dynamic web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
**Course Content**
Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
Unit 2: Innovation & Digital Transformation
Unit 3: Cyber Security
Unit 4: Programming
Unit 5: Big Data & Visualisation
Unit 6: Networking in the Cloud
Unit 10: Database Design & Development
Unit 11: Software Development Lifecycles
By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in software development that will prepare you for further study or a career in the technology industry.
**Entry requirements**
Entry requirements for Software Development is 32 UCAS Tariff points.
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of one A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, preferably gained in a digital IT related industry.
Minimum of four GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above
Mature applicants with other qualifications or non-formal qualifications are welcome to apply. If you are over 21 years of age, you will be assessed on an individual basis and may be asked to complete a short task to demonstrate the required level of knowledge to meet the demands of the course.
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Higher Education department on [email protected]
**Careers**
This course opens up various career paths, including:
software development
web development
database administration
system analysis
IT project management
Completing this course provides a strong foundation in software development and prepares you for further study or a career in the technology industry.
Modules
Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
Unit 2: Innovation & Digital Transformation
Unit 3: Cyber Security
Unit 4: Programming
Unit 5: Big Data & Visualisation
Unit 6: Networking in the Cloud
Unit 10: Database Design & Development
Unit 11: Software Development Lifecycles
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Sutton Coldfield College
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