Software Development Certificate of Higher Education
This course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills necessary for you to enter a career in software development (e.g. web or app development), as well as providing a foundation for a range of other careers in commercial computing, or to continue your studies on a university degree course.
During this course, you'll learn about the key roles within software development, and develop the fundamental skills needed to work in these areas. You will have the option to complete the course with an industry-led project or short placement to test and hone the skills you have developed before you start working in this area.
The course develops core knowledge whilst putting theory into practice through skills development. As well as the practical skills necessary for a Computing professional, you will develop transferable skills, much sought after by employers, which will make you suitable for general employment in an ever-changing job market.
Personalisation is built-in with several modules allowing the choice of topic for projects and reports, allowing you to focus on the software development area you are interested in. Themes for these will be provided by employers so that you are working on real-world topics. Several modules also include Continuous Professional Development (CPD) within the assessment to enable you to focus on areas of interest or development needs to increase your competency.
Campus Information
Clifton Campus
Welcome to our Clifton Campus – a vibrant student village with everything you need right on your doorstep, from shops and cafes to The Point, Clifton’s own students union complex complete with bar and nightclub. It’s home to our School of Art and Humanities, School of Science and Technology, and the Nottingham Institute of Education, and a spectacular range of facilities that are designed to transform your learning into your living.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
NTU’s Employability team provide all our students with tailored support and advice. We can help you gain a competitive edge when you graduate and can help you find exclusive placement, part-time and graduate jobs. Current students can find careers ideas, jobs advice and support on Employability Online.
The jobs market is increasingly competitive. Having a qualification – even a brilliant one – is no guarantee of landing the job you want. At NTU, our college courses offer exciting work experience opportunities – making you stand out to future employers or universities.
Whatever course you're studying, you can count on:
- personal CV advice and tutorials
- support with applications and mock interview sessions
- sessions focused on improving your employability skills
- an extensive employer events programme
- dedicated careers consultant and employability adviser for your course
- innovative online tools, videos and advice
help with managing your work experience.
PSW Opportunity
PSW 24 months (2 years) after graduation.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)
Grade average of 50%+
International Year One courses at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC)
Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)
Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)
First year entry Bachelors degrees
International Baccalaureate
Bachelors degrees. Required grade varies, ranging from 28 – 34 points
Grade equivalent to IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic:
54 (with no less than 51 in any element)
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE):
Scores of 180 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE):
Scores of 169 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT B2 or LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator:
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
156 overall (scores for all 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component
Oxford Test of English (OTE):
120 overall with at least 111 in each component
TOEFL iBT, including ‘Special Home Edition' (please note, we do not accept 'TOEFL Essentials'):
Overall score of 62 with at least 10 Reading, 9 Listening, 17 Speaking, 19 Writing
OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre) English Language Level Test (ELLT):
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
B2+ overall with at least B2 in each component
- Course Code: I300
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15600 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A