Course overview
Build the technical skills behind modern digital products.
Develop technical computing expertise through programming with Java and Python, software development, databases, web technologies, networking, data analysis, user experience and an independent dissertation.
Year One
Learn user experience, networking and security, programming, relational databases, data analysis and the foundations of standards-based web development.
Year Two
Progress into advanced databases, object-oriented development, analytics and business intelligence, research methods, human-computer interaction and secure web application development.
Year Three
Apply advanced web, UX and data-science knowledge through an industrial consulting project and a substantial 40-credit dissertation project.
Blended learning
Combine face-to-face campus teaching with live online sessions. Daytime and evening/weekend patterns provide equivalent live contact hours, with the final timetable confirmed by the scheduling team.
Curriculum
Three years of programming, data, web and computing practice.
01Year 1
Level 4
120 credits
Year 1
Level 4
- UX - User Experience20 credits
- Introduction to Networks and Security20 credits
- Problem Solving Through Programming20 credits
- Introduction to Databases20 credits
- Data Analysis Tools and Application20 credits
- Web Technologies20 credits
02Year 2
Level 5
120 credits
Year 2
Level 5
- Advanced Database Systems20 credits
- Object Oriented Development20 credits
- Analytics & Business Intelligence20 credits
- Research Methods Project20 credits
- Human-Computer Interaction20 credits
- Web Application Development20 credits
03Year 3
Level 6
120 credits
Year 3
Level 6
- Contemporary Web Applications20 credits
- UX Strategies20 credits
- Data Science20 credits
- Industrial Consulting Project20 credits
- Dissertation Project40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses coursework and examinations across technical, analytical and project-based modules.
Teaching typically includes 9–12 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops each week, alongside approximately 38 hours of independent study.
Practical labs, group work and projects develop communication, project management, teamwork and presentation skills alongside technical knowledge.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic requirements
- 112–128 UCAS tariff points.
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, a BTEC Diploma at DD, or an equivalent qualification.
English language
- GCSE English grade 4/C or above.
- IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
- Functional Skills Level 2 English may be accepted. An alternative English assessment may also be available.
- Certified translations may be requested where qualifications are not in English.
Interview
An admissions interview may explore your motivation for the course. An academic interview may be used where standard entry requirements are not met or an applicant has been out of education for some time.
Application documents
- Passport personal-details page.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- A personal statement of more than 250 words.
- A CV if requested and referee details.
Student visa sponsorship
The study centres currently state that they cannot offer Student visa sponsorship for this course. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm alternative eligible programmes directly with the university before applying.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation and government guidance.
Tuition does not include optional books, stationery, printing, accommodation, living costs, travel or extracurricular activities.
The course information recommends allowing approximately £200 per year for optional course texts.
Access to a laptop or desktop computer with a microphone, speakers, webcam and reliable internet connection is required for live online sessions.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to receive government Student Finance support towards tuition and living costs.
Eligibility depends on personal circumstances, previous study, the course and the provider.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Develop broadly applicable skills in programming, databases, networking, web development, SaaS, UX, data analysis, research, project management and communication.
The Introduction to Networks and Security module includes the opportunity to complete the first course in the CCNA series.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Software and web
- Software developer
- Web developer
- Web designer
- Application support specialist
Data and databases
- Database manager
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
Networks and IT
- Network manager
- IT support specialist
- Systems support analyst
Projects and digital products
- Project manager
- UX practitioner
- Digital product analyst
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
How is the course taught and assessed?
Teaching normally combines 9–12 weekly contact hours with practical workshops and approximately 38 hours of independent study. Assessment is through coursework and examinations.
Where is the course available?
Current October 2026 application options list London, Birmingham and Manchester. Exact timetable and location availability can vary by intake.
Can international students receive visa sponsorship?
The study centres currently state that Student visa sponsorship is not available for this course. Applicants requiring sponsorship should check eligible programmes directly with Solent University.