Leeds Metropolitan University
Mobile Device Application Development - PG DIP
About Your Course
The recent growth in applications for phones and other mobile devices has created a new sector in the software development industry and a demand for highly skilled application developers. With a growing need for mobile application software and content for platforms such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Nokia platforms and HTC platforms, this course combines creative content design with software development skills applicable to national and global industries.
This course will provide you with the appropriate knowledge to design and develop quality mobile applications for the growing mobile application market. You will also have the opportunity to practice your skills and develop professional standard mobile applications through project work.
Benefits of studying this course
This course offers a unique combination of technical software development and creative skills necessary for new mobile devices. Taught by software developers, game developers, creative designers and technologists, our staff have a broad range of experience in the mobile application development industry and can give you help and advice with developing your career or with setting up your own entrepreneurial activities. We have excellent equipment and resources including state-of-the-art laboratories supporting software development, 2D and 3D content design, audio content production and high level game development tools. The course is based around a final practical project presented as a tradeshow style event at the prestigious Northern Technology Institute at Old Broadcasting House (rated in the top 10 UK co-working spaces).
Core Modules
No module information available at present.
Requirements
Applicants should have an honours degree in computing, multimedia development, computer games development or similar disciplines, with a minimum of a lower second class (2:2), or equivalent professional qualification, or significant work experience (typically a minimum of three years) with skills and knowledge comparable to those gained from an honours degree course.
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