BSc (Hons) Software Development at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Learn to design and build software applications, websites and mobile apps using a variety of programming languages. It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll start the course by getting to grips with the essentials of software development, database design, computer networking and web design. In Year 2, you'll step up to applying these methods and principles by analysing, designing, and implementing software solutions. Year 1: Programming Fundamentals, Relational Database Development Fundamentals, Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals, Web Development Fundamentals. Year 2: Object Oriented Programming Design and Development, Becoming an IT Professional, Ruskin Module, Internet Programming Design and Development, Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming, Team Based Project. Year 3: Future Tech and Development, Developing Legacy Software Systems, Full Stack Software Development, Development on Cloud Platforms, Computing Major Project.

Career pathways

The Software Development degree has allowed me to embrace my passion for software engineering and iterate my skills so that I am confident in finding employment in this field. A degree in software development can open up a range of exciting career opportunities, from software developer to data analyst to database administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1505,u1507,u1509,u1511

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