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BSc Digital Development (New College Lanarkshire) at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Delivered via the Undergraduate School, the BSc Digital development degree programme is a unique partnership between UWS and New College Lanarkshire. This cutting-edge programme is designed to provide you both with a solid foundation in theory, tools, and concepts as well as to acquaint you with the newest processes required for the ever-changing IT sector.

Faculty: Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: New College Lanarkshire: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Bringing together core modules covering key concepts for the contemporary digital world, this degree programme ensures that you will be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently thrive in industry. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to follow your passion within computing science by specialising in one of two disciplines: software development or web design. Year 3: Entry requirements. Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND.

Career pathways

As well as establishing their own leadership in the software and mobile app industry, graduates from UWS/NCL BSc Digital Development programme have gone on to gain employment in industry-leading companies, including IBM, Leidos, Arnold Clark, and Edge Testing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Software Development; Digital Design; Web Development. Teaching & Assessment; The BSc Digital Development programme is predominately project-based, with an emphasis on problem-solving, project management, and innovative skills. Though many assignments are individual, project work is designed to prepare you for the world of work, particularly in software development and web design environment. Apply Directly to NCL; If you are applying only to the BSc Digital Development programme, please apply directly to NCL. Direct Application; Apply via UCAS; If you are applying to more than one programme, please apply via UCAS. Apply VIA UCAS; UCAS code 0613.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: New College Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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