Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

**Study the processes used to design, develop and test computer software. You’ll build the expertise to become a software engineer and solve real-world problems.**<br/><br/>**Choose strong career prospects**<br/>Software engineers are in high demand. Completing this degree with will give you the knowledge needed to work at the forefront of this exciting sector.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to develop commercial quality software products, including desktop applications, multi-tier web-based applications, and mobile apps using engineering techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Be exposed to a number of different programming languages and environments across the full spectrum of development models<br/><br/><br/>- Explore database design and implementation, machine learning, and computer security issues in the context of software engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Study key and in-demand STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subject area themes, as outlined by the Government<br/><br/><br/>**Industry work placement**<br/>Following your second year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an industry-based work placement. During your placement, you’ll gain real-life experience and develop hands-on software-engineering skills.<br/><br/>**Software engineering focused delivery**<br/>This course includes modules designed to help you develop the expertise required to become a software engineer, so you’ll be primed to join the workforce when you graduate.<br/><br/>**Hands-on learning**<br/>Practical experience will be at the heart of your learning. We have strong connections with industry, and you’ll have the option to do a placement year. Previous students have worked at NHS Digital, Sky and Rolls Royce. <br/><br/>Developing real-life usable software products, team projects, and presentations, will help you link theory to industry practice. <br/><br/>**Specialist facilities**<br/>You’ll have access to a range of resources. These will include a wide variety of software engineering tools, languages and environments. You’ll also be able to use our sandbox lab with full administrator rights, giving you the freedom to work on a range of technologies. This will enable you to develop advanced skills using a variety of tools and the possibility of learning systems development with Raspberry Pi and the Internet of Things (IoT).<br/><br/>**Why study Software Engineering at Leeds Beckett University?**<br/>Strong career prospects – the expertise and skills you’ll develop are in high-demand across industries<br/>Specialist facilities - use our sandbox lab to work on a range of technologies<br/>Optional placement year in industry - gain real-life experience of software-engineering<br/>Gain practical expertise and knowledge – you’ll develop real-life usable software products, team projects and presentations to help you link theory to industry practice