BSc (Hons) Computing Software Development (Top Up)

At the end of this course you will be able to:

•  apply a full understanding, knowledge and experience of the principles of systematic software development  (e.g. best practice methodologies in software design and development, testing and evaluation, object oriented design methods) and its applications to the design and production of dependable computer systems
• demonstrate and apply knowledge of computer hardware and software with particular reference to  the application of software development practice to the delivery of high quality software systems.
• apply appropriate theory, tools and techniques (e.g. practice of programming, object-oriented data systems, design and construction of web systems, networks) to the analysis, design and synthesis of solutions to requirements in the domain of computing;
• demonstrate mastery of the essential facts, concepts, principles, theories and practices enabling graduate employment in applications of computing (e.g. system support and management, systems engineer, web system development);
• demonstrate a range of transferable skills in: problem solving; communication; project management; working individually and in teams; self management ; and the ability to gather, evaluate and reflect on information from relevant sources and synthesise new knowledge and solutions to requirements in the domain of applications of computing;
• demonstrate a range of social, legal, ethical and professional skills required for continuing professional development in the computing discipline within a world-wide context.

You can demonstrate your English language ability by studying with us on our online Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills courses which will allow you to gain entry to most undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate.  Our new online Pre-sessional courses will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton. 

Other ways of demonstrating your English language abilities are:

• With a qualification (eg a high school certificate) from your country that has been approved by the University of Wolverhampton as meeting the minimum English language entry competency. See your country for details.
• By demonstrating that you completed your secondary or university education at a secondary (high) school or university in a country approved by the University as teaching in the medium of English.
• If you are a national of one of the following countries you do not have to prove your level of English; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
• By presenting one of the international qualifications listed below.  It should have been completed no more than two years before of the start date of your degree course.

1. First of all, decide which course is right for you.
2. Check the entry requirements, including the minimum English requirements for your chosen course.
3. Check the visa requirements.
4. Make your application - via our on-line course directory or directly to the University via Admissions or the International Office, find out how to do it below.