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Software Development

Blackburn College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

Our BSc (Hons) Software Development and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to equip you with the ability to solve complex computing problems in order for you to progress to graduate-level roles.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
75% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels75%
Other20%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support82%
Well organised85%
Learning resources85%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good transp…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the lecturers include people actively shipping research to industry. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport li…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Data EngineerBlockchain DeveloperCybersecurity AnalystCryptographerNetwork EngineerProgrammers and Software Development Professionals n.e.c.
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Blackburn College's own site.
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