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BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development Bachelor's degree at UHI

BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development at UHI is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised bachelor's qualification.

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BSc (Hons)
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Years
Part-time
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UHI Argyll,UHI Inverness,UHI Moray,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Orkney,UHI Perth,UHI Shetland
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About this course

Course type: BSc (Hons) International: Available to study online Study at: Argyll; Inverness; Moray; North, West and Hebrides; Orkney; Perth; Shetland Start in: September Learning mode: Online You access classes and/or materials digitally. From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Argyll,UHI Inverness,UHI Moray,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Orkney,UHI Perth,UHI Shetland. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

  • Principles of programming
  • Applied algorithms and data structures
  • Creativity through design patterns
  • Continuous development and integration
  • Databases
  • Data languages
  • Multiplatform development
  • Software services
  • Software architecture
  • Software quality assurance
  • Data transformation
  • Data as a service

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course combines practical software development with taught specialism in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction. A course like this typically begins with programming fundamentals in languages such as Python and Java, alongside computer systems, architecture and the discrete mathematics underpinning algorithms. In your second year, you'll usually study algorithms, data structures, databases and software engineering principles, often with an introduction to machine learning. Your final year moves towards specialisation through optional modules, such as advanced security, distributed systems or natural language processing, culminating in a substantial individual project where you design, build and evaluate a software solution.

Who it's for

This course is designed for people seeking a degree in applied software development without the constraints of full-time study. It works well if you're already in employment, managing other responsibilities, or prefer to study at your own pace across the Highlands and Islands region. You'll need to meet the university's standard entry requirements for a computing degree.

University & format

This BSc (Hons) degree is delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a UK degree-awarding body whose awards are nationally recognised. You study online, accessing classes and materials digitally, with the flexibility to enrol at one of seven campuses, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, North, West and Hebrides, Orkney, Perth, or Shetland, or study fully remotely. The course is taught in English and is available part-time.

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider

Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates

2026 entryLive availability check

Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.

Entry & how to get in

Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check UHI's official course page for the current offer.

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask UHI whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Full UCAS application guide

Fees & funding

UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.

Published UHI fee framework

Scotland-domiciled, 2026/27Degree £1,820/year; HNC or HND £1,285/year
Rest of UK, 2026/27Degree £9,790/year; HNC or HND £7,886/year
Part-time and onlineCharged by module or credit; the rate depends on domicile and award level
InternationalEligibility and fees are course- and delivery-specific
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Careers & earnings

What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

  1. 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
  4. 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£23,375 – £33,000
After 5 years LEO
£29,750 – £42,000
national rangeaxis £22,000 – £43,500

National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

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Job market & outlook

How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Computer Science courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation
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How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Boilerplate and scaffolding code
  • First-pass tests and docs
  • Routine debugging and refactors
  • Standard data wrangling

More human than ever

  • System design and architecture trade-offs
  • Reviewing and owning correctness & security
  • Translating fuzzy problems into software
  • Leading delivery and mentoring

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Roles graduates go into

Where they work

  • Tech companies
  • Banks & fintech
  • Consultancies
  • Government (GDS) & startups
See live Computer Science jobs below ↓

Jobs after this course

Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.

Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSheffieldOn-siteSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemGlasgowOn-siteSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziCity of LondonOn-siteSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksGuildfordOn-siteSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentKilsbyOn-siteSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedCrawleyOn-site
Live from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

University of the Highlands and Islands

All students8,685
International2.1%
Aged 25+57.7%

Computing across the UK

Students205,990
Aged 25+31.2%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Is Computer Science right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International eligibility

The provider publishes this course-specific status:

Available to study online

Eligibility depends on the programme, study mode, delivery and approved study location. No visa or online-study eligibility is inferred beyond the provider statement.

Check the official course page

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Common questions

Set by UHI. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
See the career and earnings data for Computer Science below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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