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HND: Computing: Software Development (with Data Analytics)

This course addresses Scotland's shortage of software developers, offering an introduction to software development with a focus on various subjects and skills. Participants gain current technical skills and knowledge in programming, system development, and learn to design and implement software solutions using multiple languages and technologies.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • Two years full-time
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Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at individuals interested in software development and aims to address the shortage of skilled developers in Scotland. It provides an introduction to software development, covering various subjects and skills. Participants will learn programming languages and system development, preparing them to design and implement software solutions using a range of technologies.

What skills will I learn?

  • Problem solving
  • Team working
  • Troubleshooting
  • Software development
  • Analysis and design
  • Communication
  • Testing
  • Development methodologies
  • Project planning
  • Data flow

What will I study?

  • Computer system fundamentals
  • Programming foundations
  • Developing software introduction
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Troubleshooting computing problems
  • Team working in computing
  • Advanced object oriented programming
  • Ethical hacking
  • Advanced web scripting
  • Dynamically generated websites
  • Data structures
  • Data science
  • Multi user operating systems
  • Relational database management
  • Cloud computing 
  • Data flow
  • Graded Unit 1 (Year 1 - Exam)
  • Graded Unit 2 (Year 2 - Project)
  • Object oriented design and programming

Application Information

What further study options are available?

What career opportunities are there?

  • Software developer
  • Applications developer
  • Mobile applications developer
  • Software engineer
  • Database developer