Software Engineering (Faster Route) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, machine learning, parallel and distributed systems, artificial intelligence and data science.

The Computing Sciences and Software Engineering programmes have consistently been designed to teach fundamental principles of computation and computing systems (eg modelling and abstraction, problem-solving, analysis of algorithms, etc), principles that are likely to endure. At the same time, our students gain experience of state-of-the-art computing technologies through practical and project work, and placements where available; but, more importantly, you learn how to adapt to the rapid rate of technological change.

Programme structure

Year 1

Students on the Software Engineering faster route do not undertake Year 1.

Year 2

You will study object-oriented programming, object-oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, algorithmic foundations, computer networks, operating systems and web application development. We also provide a broad introduction to other key areas of the subject, including computer systems, databases, and human-computer interaction.

Years 3, 4 and 5

At honours (years 3, 4 and 5), you will study courses which present a practical, design-oriented approach to computing, also covering topics such as databases, software project management and real-time systems.

Year 3 covers a broad range of topics and emphasises the skills needed for team-based software development when working with real-world customers. You will take part in a software engineering team project.

Between years 3 and 4 you will spend the summer working paid year in industry gaining real world skills and experience.

Year 4 will offer advanced courses on software engineering and a substantial individual project, frequently in collaboration with employers.

Software Engineering can be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional year. Students on the MSci programme follow the BSc Honours degree programme, followed by an additional year studying advanced modules and a substantial software engineering research-oriented project.

Career prospects

Our graduates are employed by worldwide names as well as local and international startup companies. We actively support our graduates in creating their own startups. We encourage you to explore our LinkedIn Channel for a flavour of where our graduates work and the DiscoverUni platform to explore our impressive graduate employment and salary statistics.

Accreditation

Our UK campus, UG taught Programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society

* Honours Graduates can become full Chartered IT Professionals (CITP)

* Honours Graduates can become partial Chartered Engineers (CEng)

* MSci graduates are eligible for full CITP and full Chartered Engineers (CEng), BCS-only

* Honours degrees hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label

* MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master Quality Label