Software Development CertHE

Our Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) courses are designed for learners who either:<br/><br/><br/>- want to study for a degree but don’t yet hold the entry requirements for a full degree programme, or<br/><br/><br/>- do not want to commit to a full degree programme at this point but would like a level 4 undergraduate qualification equivalent to the first year of a degree.<br/><br/><br/>The UA92 Certificate in Higher Education Software Development equips graduates to operate as highly skilled and reflective professionals in the fast-changing field of computing. <br/><br/>A practical understanding of the design and implementation of software solutions will be studied alongside the underlying theory and principles of key technologies. An appreciation of the human and organisational aspects along with key legal, social, ethical and professional issues will be studied in context.<br/><br/>By studying this course, you will develop strong communication skills enabling you to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.<br/><br/>This courses places a strong emphasis on the development of programming skills early on. As you progress through your studies more advanced practical and intellectual skills will be developed. At the final stage, research and critical thinking skills are further developed to prepare you as a future graduate to operate reflectively and to continuously develop as a professional. You will also be able to learn new technologies, languages and approaches in this rapidly evolving domain. This course has been co-designed with industry partners and will continue to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.<br/><br/>Your UA92 degree goes far beyond the traditional academic experience.<br/><br/>Each academic year, in addition to your four subject modules, you’ll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development. You’ll get to take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.<br/><br/>You’ll experience first-hand the current issues facing the industry, get the opportunity to apply your subject knowledge, challenge your perspectives, step outside your comfort zone and build key employability skills to prepare you for your future career. <br/><br/>These experiences are instrumental in developing transferable skills and key competencies such as leadership, resilience and well-being, communication, problem-solving and team-working. To help you track your progress and further refine your developing skill-set, you’ll meet regularly with your own personal development coach throughout years 1 & 2.

Are you looking for a different higher education experience? Then look no further. <br/><br/>At UA92, think fixed half day fixed timetables from 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm*, no traditional end of year exams and a strong focus on your personal development. You’ll focus on one module at a time and be able to fit other commitments around your study. You can start studying when your ready with intakes throughout the year. At UA92, you'll learn in a way that works best for you. <br/><br/>Specialising in Sport, Media, Digital and Business, UA92 courses are built with employability in mind. Think career-relevant modules, co-developed with some of the biggest names in industry, and practical hands-on learning with small class sizes. Studying at UA92 will help prepare you for your future career after graduating. They've got your back!<br/><br/>Plus, you’ll get a degree from the highly accredited Lancaster University. Click Call University to kickstart your future today!<br/><br/> <br/>* There may be exams in some modules where external accreditations are available. If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, UA92 can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.