Software Engineering BEng

Build your future through code with our Software Engineering degree. Designed for problem solvers who want to create innovative, secure, and high-quality digital systems, this degree will prepare you for industries including medicine, education, and space flight.

This BEng (Hons) Software Engineering course blends practical coding experience with industry-standard tools, real-world projects, and expert teaching. If youre passionate about app development, cybersecurity, or AI, this degree will give you the skills and confidence to succeed in this fast-paced, in-demand sector.

Taught in a supportive, inclusive environment, you’ll learn to design, build, test and deploy software that solves real-world problems, setting you up for a career in software development, web development, cybersecurity, and beyond.

What you’ll learn


• Discover how future tech is shaping our world and explore the big questions about its impact on people, business, and education.



• Create apps that solve real problems, using the Conceive – Develop – Implement – Operate (DIO) engineering model created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.



• Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and how human psychology impacts user experience (UX) and design.



• Collaborate on group projects with real clients to develop teamwork and communication skills.



• Graduate with career-ready technical skills and a strong portfolio that showcases your potential to employers.



Whether you want to become a software engineer, ethical hacker, or AI specialist, this course is your launchpad into your chosen sector.

Specialist facilities
Youll study in our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building with direct access to four extensive computing labs equipped with up-to-date technology, virtual reality facilities, and a makerspace where you can collaborate on projects with other students. You’ll gain real-world experience through projects provided by companies across the region. We are one of a few universities that follow the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem solve computing issues. Developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it enables you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative solutions to challenges faced by industry.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.