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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Gain the key skills to enter a fascinating career in software engineering or the general technology industry on this employability-focused computing degree.This practical degree encourages you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming using Java and Python. A range of projects will also help you build practical experience in designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project.We believe it is important that you enter the world of work with a range of skills that enable you to succeed, and actively focus on enhancing your employability throughout the degree. You will be supported to gain work experience throughout your degree, and recent students have worked with a wide range of companies including large organisations such as the NHS, General Dynamics, Qinetiq, Garmin, Rackspace, the Met Office, Ordnance Survey and Capita and many more local SMEs such as CleverTouch, Transactor Global Solutions, Zentive, Westermo and MWR Security.Thanks to the course teams close links with industry, the curriculum is informed through a range of guest speakers, live briefs and access to regular British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) meetings, held at the University.Professional practice also extends into the curriculum with several current staff accredited in Prince2, Oracle Java and SQL, E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker and through the Solent University Cisco Academy.Gain industry-recognised professional qualifications such as PCAP Python Fundamentals.
What does this course lead to?Recent course graduates have gone on to various roles in the software industry, in roles at organisations such as; IBM, Si Digital, LeadStream, Fujitsu UK and Guernsey Post.
Who is this course for?This course is ideal for those with a passion for understanding and developing software systems, databases, web development and other computing-related disciplines – and who aspire for a career where they support, research, design, deploy and maintain computing systems.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45 Grades / Points required
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
HNC (BTEC):
P - D Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
P - M Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 - 31 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
D*D* Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DMM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
From a minimum of 2 A Levels
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma.For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf)Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers)
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit.
Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
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Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£17,750 per year
Students from EU
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£17,750 per year
Students from International
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