Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

As a Software Engineering student at DMU, you will develop the technical skills needed to design and build software that is used in everyday devices and systems across our homes, workplaces and communities.<br/><br/>This course is a specialist pathway within Computer Science sharing similar subjects for the first two years of study. Final year study includes a distinctive focus on building software across different platforms including contemporary mobile devices and embedded systems.<br/><br/>You will also learn about the structure of organisations, gaining insight into the commercial context in which systems are commissioned and deployed.as well as introduced to computing ethics and law.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your learning to your career ambitions by choosing from a range of optional final-year modules, including Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, and Embedded Systems and IoT.<br/><br/><br/>- Study a diverse curriculum that has an equal balance of theory and practice and is embedded with contemporary technologies designed to tackle modern multi-core platforms.<br/><br/><br/>- Join our thriving student societies to build on what you learn on the course and to develop your interests and skills outside of teaching time. They include the Games Society, Robotics Club and Google’s Developer Student Club.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from an international experience with our DMU Global programme. Software Engineering students have networked at software companies in Berlin and met tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore professional opportunities with an optional placement year. Software Engineering students have undertaken placements with large organisations including IBM, Arm Ltd, Gigaclear, Next and SAP.<br/><br/><br/>- Prepare for a career in the thriving software industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as LHA ASRA Group, Lorien, MISCO, Oracle, Royal Bank of Scotland and Sainsbury’s.<br/>

DMU are committed to helping every student reach their potential, whatever that might be.<br/><br/>At DMU, you'll be part of a diverse and welcoming student community. You'll also study and live at their city centre campus with everything on your doorstep. DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and named sixth most vibrant city in the UK (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2023).<br/><br/>DMU understand that university is just the beginning, and strive to empower you in your future career. With guaranteed work experience opportunities, their award-winning careers and employability team is on-hand to give you the support and guidance you need to pursue your dream career.<br/><br/>It's a great time to be at DMU. You can experience their innovative new block teaching and learning delivery that allows students to focus on one subject at a time, instead of several at once, with more regular assessments and a better study‑life balance.