Overview

In 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 features

Access the latest technologies, supported by IBM, one of the largest technology consulting companies in the world
A programme of guest speakers, industry mentors from around the globe and enhanced IBM Cloud access will complement your learning
Learn how to apply software to real-world challenges across a wide range of industries and communities

Programme Structure

Year 1

Work with projects, building foundational skills and introducing Agile practices.

Principles of programming
Applied algorithms and data structures
Creativity through design patterns
Continuous development and integration
Databases
Data languages

Year 2

Work on industry-related projects and develop your work portfolio.

Multiplatform development
Software services
Software architecture
Software quality assurance
Data transformation
Data as a service

Year 3

Explore the start and end of the software development lifecycle, looking at lean methodologies, and how businesses use data insight.

Industrial software design
User experience design
Releasing a minimum viable product
Software release management
Insight from data
Data-led decision making

Year 4

Work on a single product, looking at project and technical considerations including business planning and finding investors.

Large software challenge
Long tail of the software lifecycle
Enterprise transformation
Applied research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- 20 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Health Informatics Software Engineering View 39 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above

2 A levels at grade C or above
Alternatively, completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship, plus 1 Scottish Higher
Applicants with other relevant qualifications and experience, particularly from creative backgrounds, will be considered on an individual basis

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7800 GBP / year

≈ 7800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £6,420 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £3,210 per year

International: £3,900 per year

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