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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Software Development and Artificial Intelligence
Blackburn College
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Development and Artificial Intelligence course at Blackburn College.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,250 per year |
| Scotland | £8,250 per year |
| Wales | £8,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £8,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GG54
Here's what Blackburn College says about its Software Development and Artificial Intelligence course.
You will develop professional-level industry related skills, learning, for example, how to build web-sites, design databases and plan networks together with the necessary problem solving techniques.
During the course there is a clear emphasis on employability; with our close links to industry you develop your technical skills in web and mobile development, your problem-solving skills, along with vital professional skills to understand the way technology is applied to real life.
The degree will give you all the necessary skills to develop professional software solutions, mobile applications or even to design games. Our experts will provide you with hands-on methods and knowledge to design and maintain complex software. With this highly sought-after skillset you will have a broad range of career paths and specialisations to pursue after your graduation.
Source: Blackburn College
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Business, Health and Technology
Location
Main Site | Blackburn
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer networks
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
All students take a total of 120 credits per level.
Level 4 Modules includes:
Introductory Programming Concepts Computer Systems Architectures Computer Threats and Attacks Software Design and Development Network Systems Web Design and Management Level 5 Modules includes:
Further Networking Advanced Networking Systems Further Computer Systems Architectures Further Computer Security Work Based Learning Research Project Level 6 Modules includes:
Ethical and Legal Issues eBusiness Parallel and Distributed Architectures Advanced Cyber Security Major Project
How you will be assessed
Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building.
Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.
Blackburn College student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Blackburn College
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Blackburn College students who took the Software Development and Artificial Intelligence course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Software Development and Artificial Intelligence at Blackburn College.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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