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Level 3 Software Development Course in Bath

Cost£1,764.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Software Development Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll learn programming fundamentals, including Python and JavaScript. Topics cover software design, coding, testing, and debugging. The course builds the skills you need to move into the digital sector or progress to higher-level study.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Software Development.

Who this course is for

Want to start your career in software development? If you want a flexible, part-time course to fit around care or work commitments, this course is for you. You will learn beginner software skills to help you study a higher-level software development course or secure an apprenticeship. Why should you take this course? - Swap your current job for one in the growing digital sector with great career progression. - Build confidence with Python, JavaScript, and more - all valued by employers. - Earn a recognised qualification without giving up family time or work commitments. - Progress to a technical, higher-level software development course. - Get support from expert software developers to improve in real time.

Entry requirements

You will attend an interview to see if the course is right for you. All that we ask is that you have a good level of maths and English, and a willingness to turn up and learn. If the course isn't right for you, our tutors will recommend a lower entry course in the digital sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll write and test code using languages including Python and JavaScript.
  • You'll learn the principles of software design and development.
  • You'll practise debugging and problem-solving in code.
  • You'll understand how software projects are planned and managed.
  • You'll develop skills in version control and collaborative working practices.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bath College City Centre Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical coding exercises, and project work. Assessment is based on assignments and practical tasks completed throughout the course. You'll attend an interview before starting to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Software Developer, writes and maintains code for applications and systems.
  • Software Development Technician, supports development teams with coding and testing tasks.
  • Web Developer, builds and maintains websites and web-based tools.
  • Junior Programmer, entry-level coding role across a range of digital employers.
  • IT Support Technician, a related digital role this course can help you move toward.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Computing or Software Development, the natural next step for deeper technical study.
  • A degree-level apprenticeship in Software Engineering, combining work and study at Level 6.
  • A specialist bootcamp or short course in a specific language or framework, to build on the skills gained here.
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