Software Development FdSc
UCEN Manchester
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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City Campus Manchester

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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City Campus Manchester

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The aim of the programme is to train and support professional computer programmers, web developers and software engineers. The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, encouraging students to combine theory and practice whilst not compromising on academic quality. The course is ideal for those who enjoy writing code, creating applications and have a wish to develop a logical approach to problem solving.On completion of this course you will receive a Foundation degree in Software Development. ...Read more

The aim of the programme is to train and support professional computer programmers, web developers and software engineers. The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, encouraging students to combine theory and practice whilst not compromising on academic quality. The course is ideal for those who enjoy writing code, creating applications and have a wish to develop a logical approach to problem solving.On completion of this course you will receive a Foundation degree in Software Development. You will then be able to complete a top-up year to study towards a BSc in Software Development.

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Software Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 55 = 45% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
45%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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30 Jan 23

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64 Grades / Points required

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England

£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£8,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Keano
30 Jan 23
Software Development FdSc
Overall I enjoy being here but on site parking would be a huge benefit for many...
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Mark
30 Jan 23
Software Development FdSc
Help students with parking...
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UCEN Manchester
UCEN Manchester , Manchester

UCEN Manchester is a well-regarded higher education provider based in the lively student city of Manchester....

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60 Great Ducie Street Manchester M3 1PT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Victoria   0.1 miles away
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