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University degree

Software Development

City College Plymouth
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

This Foundation Degree will help you develop your ability to analyse, program and project manage software solutions. You’ll develop a working knowledge of current modelling and programming languages and paradigms such as object oriented programming, algorithm design and development and computer systems analysis in order to solve problems in the software development field.

In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city …
Class of 2024 Β· Part-time
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A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” good transport lin…
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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