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HND: Computing (Software Development)

Are you ready to tackle Scotland’s software developer shortage head-on? This dynamic course offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your knowledge and experience in the world of software development. This second year programme is more project focussed than the HNC. The main areas in this year are Object Oriented design and programming in Java, Dynamic Web Development with PHP and MariaDB, Data Structures with C++, some Data Flow and Cloud computing too.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • One year full-time
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Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at individuals who have already gained the HNC in Computing - Software Development. Completion of this HND will allow entry to further study at University or gain employment in industry.

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?

  • Object Oriented Programming and design
  • Advanced web scripting
  • Dynamically generated websites
  • Data structures
  • Cloud computing
  • Data flow
  • Graded Unit 2 (Project)

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What further study options are available?

What career opportunities are there?

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