Programme summary for B.Sc. (Hons) Software Engineering
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to enable you to pursue a career managing and developing information systems in a contemporary business context, including the operational, strategic and practical issues in information systems currently relevant to enterprises of all sizes.
About the programme
Well-engineered, reliable and usable computer systems are crucial to the survival of most organisations and people who can design, implement and maintain these ever-evolving systems are in constant demand, enjoying rewarding careers.
2-subject degrees
You can combine this programme with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Software Engineering with English Language, and Software Engineering with Media Studies.
Programme structure
Software engineering programmes are three or four years in length, as the sandwich degrees include a one-year work placement. If you want to change to one of our specialised degrees, rather than the Computing degree, this is easy to arrange. Students are able to work in groups to develop computer-based solutions to real-life situations, often in co-operation with local companies.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme have the skills and knowledge to develop high-quality software applications, leading to careers as software engineers.
Support
- Programme Leader support throughout the programme duration
- Personal tutor support throughout the programme
- Support for development of study skills, preparation for employment and research
- Placement Office with well-established links with employers to provide support for finding placements (Does not apply to collaborative franchise programmes)
- Specialist support for dyslexia and English as a second language
- Student advice services for accommodation, finance, careers, IT training, learning resources.
Admission
- 200 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
- Equivalent overseas qualifications IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Relevant Access programme
- Mature students, without appropriate academic qualifications but with relevant work experience, attend for interview and aptitude test
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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