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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Development course at City College Plymouth.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,680 per year |
| Scotland | £7,680 per year |
| Wales | £7,680 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| Channel Islands | £7,680 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| International | £9,450 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G602
Here's what City College Plymouth says about its Software Development course.
A Graduate of the FdSc Software Development is someone who has studied the fundamental technical aspects of computing. They have chosen an academic pathway that enables them to develop further their understanding of how reliable and secure software is developed. They will have developed software using a variety of different paradigms, using a range of languages and will have developed confidence in being able to use any new languages that they are required to use in the future. They will understand how to use models in the software development process to model systems and organisations, and to solve complex software development problems. They will also be able to program user interfaces that are fit for their intended purpose, allowing users to interact with systems securely and safely. They will have taken opportunities to meet with local businesses in the digital industries, and applied their knowledge and skills to developing software solutions to computing problems.
Source: City College Plymouth
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Creative, Cultural and Digital Industries
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computing and information technology
• Web and multimedia design
• Systems analysis and design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The course includes the following subjects: Object Oriented Programming, Computer Systems, Mathematics for Computing, Computer Networks, Web Development, Database Development, Team Project, Web and Mobile Application Development, Software Development, Human Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis Data Structures and Algorithms.
How you will be assessed
Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework, practicals and examinations.
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