About Bsc (hons) Software Development (accelerated Degree) in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

This intensive accelerated degree provides a broad education in all phases of software systems design and development with a focus on the methodical approach to error-free programming and industry-standard coding practices. You’ll cover the fundamentals of computing, developing your team working and communication skills as you go, and then begin to specialise, with areas of study like advanced programming and web application development.

As an accelerated course, you will complete an undergraduate degree in two years rather than the standard three years. Delivered as part of the Institute of Coding, this course has a high-level of industry input into its design and development.

You will be developing software from the outset, working on numerous large scale projects, through which you will gain a sound understanding of the software development life cycle. You will study a curriculum designed in conjunction with industry to equip you with the range of skills and strengths that employers demand. 

Features and Benefits

• The course is delivered as part of the Institute of Coding ensuring that it has a high-level of industry input into its design and development.
• The intensive two-year programme allows you to more quickly progress into employment or further study.
• You will experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems through group projects. You can also get involved with extracurricular work to further apply your skills, for example, gaming events, hackathons and the students’ union computing society.
• A large-scale software project will give you a sound understanding of the role of software development tools within the software life cycle.
• Our excellent facilities include teaching laboratories equipped with high-specification PCs, with specialist, industry-standard software running on either Windows or Linux.
• We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events, an animation lab with a  green-screen area and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.
• Our dedicated drop-in lab provides an informal social working space with daily support sessions from our programme support tutors.

Career prospects

An accelerated degree in Software Development will prepare you for a wide range of careers in a fast-growing industry and prove that you have the drive and determination to thrive in an intensive work environment. Careers in computing include software developer, web designer and developer, data analyst, systems analyst and architect, IT manager and technician as well as roles managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations.

In addition, the skills you learn on this degree are highly valued by a range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as project management, e-commerce and social media marketing, scientific research, education and many more.

Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCity and the large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups provides plenty of opportunities for technological collaboration. Situated in the “Oxford Road Corridor", innovation district of Manchester, the University and the Department of Computing and Mathematics are perfectly placed to work with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with good grade.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS     :   6.0, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL   :   Overall 79,  With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE        :   53, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.