HND Computing: Software Development
This course has been designed to address the demand for skills in developing technologies in Internet based and mobile computing software development and the associated issues of security and computer ethics. If you have an interest in computer programming and website development this course will give you the opportunity to study them in depth.
You will learn about the development of computer software projects from conception to completion and you will develop advanced skills in project management, object orientated programming techniques, along with database design and programming, web scripting and mobile application development.
An essential aspect of this course is computer programming and applicants will be assessed for suitability prior to joining the course.
What You Study
- First Year HNC Computing (Software Development)
- Systems Development
- Object Orientated Programming and Design
- Advanced Programming Techniques
- Software Development Project
- Project Management
- Professional Issues in Computing
- Developing Data Driven Websites
- Rich Internet Applications
- XML
- Mobile Applications Development
Duration and Attendance
Entry Requirements
Further Study
- 3rd Year BSc Web Design and Development, Adam Smith College (subject to approval)
- 2nd/3rd Year BSc Computing, University of Abertay Dundee
- 2nd/3rd Year BSc Computing, Napier University
- 2nd/3rd Year BSc Computing, Robert Gordon University
Career Opportunities
- Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Programmer
- Web Developer
- Database Developer
This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.
| Part Time Day |
|
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) |
course full |
| Full Time |
2nd Year |
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) |
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While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is
subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.