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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I310
Applied Software Development
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Inverness, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,800Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
73%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Did you know that artificial intelligence and data analytics are being used by IBM to support rhino conservation in Africa? Or that IBM Blockchain is used to trace products through a supply chain, from farm to fork, reducing the risk of food-borne illness and fraud? Do you want to be involved in creating software that helps solve a range of global challenges just like this? International tuition fees are £7,800 per year, home/UK fees are £6,420 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Software Development Fundamentals
Object-Oriented Programming and Design
Web Application Development
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Management Systems
Software Engineering Practices
Cloud Computing and DevOps
Capstone Project and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:I310
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 63 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£31,200
Home Student Fee
£6,420
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
73%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
82%Student voice
62%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Applied Software Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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