Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Study a software engineering degree with us and you’ll build the essential skills you need to work with software systems – opening the door to a range of career opportunities. You’ll cover all aspects of the software engineering process, with a focus on the methodical approach to robust, error-free software design and development. <br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll start with the core principles of computing, how to build software applications, web development and a team project which tackles a real world inspired challenge. <br/><br/>As you progress, you’ll develop full-stack web development, secure coding, as well as advanced development skills in a range of programming languages. You’ll also tackle team-based projects and a large-scale software project in your final year. This will help you to build vital project management skills, as well as giving you a sound understanding of the role of software development tools within the software life cycle. <br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Science degrees share a common first year, allowing you to switch between these courses at the end of your first year. <br/><br/>This course is available with a foundation year. <br/><br/><strong>FEATURES AND BENEFITS</strong><br/>• The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on industry placement, boosting your employment prospects on graduation. This may be subject to availability.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will experience what its like to work as part of a professional team, finding solutions to complex problems via group projects.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You can get involved with extracurricular work to further apply your skills, such as hackathons, gaming events and the Students’ Union Computing Society.<br/><br/><br/>• This course shares a common first year with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course, allowing you to transfer between these courses after Year 1 as you develop your areas of interest.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our excellent facilities include teaching laboratories equipped with high-specification PCs, with specialist, industry-standard software running on either Windows or Linux.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We have specialist labs including a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our dedicated drop-in lab provides an informal social working space with regular support sessions from our programme support tutors.<br/><br/>