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

The UK software market will expand by 8.5% a year, driven by developments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (Square Root 2025). A Software Engineering degree from Stirling gives you the skills and confidence to shape that future.

### Gain cutting-edge programming and software skills

Our BSC (Hons) Software Engineering degree equips you to design, develop, test, and maintain software systems. You’ll study:

* Programming and scripting in languages such as Java, Python, C#, PHP

* Data structure, objects and algorithms

* Object-oriented design and development for desktop, web and mobile

* UX design

* Software assisted development with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)

* Compilers and code performance

* Machine learning

* Computer game development

* Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)

* Computer security and networks

You can also explore your own areas of interest such as AI, web services or mobile app development.

You’ll build skills in problem-solving, creativity, project management and teamwork. In your final year, you’ll develop a major piece of software from initial requirements to final delivery.

You can become part of a student-led computer club. It organises lots of activities and projects for anyone interested in computing science and software engineering.

### Get ready for the world of work

As part of our software engineering degree, you can get hands-on experience by undertaking a three-month summer placement. They can be with local or national companies. Our placements, internships and industry liaison ensure great networking opportunities. We have links with many organisations including:

* Accenture

* Honeywell

* JP Morgan

* Scottish Enterprise

* Sports Scotland

* Wood MacKenzie

As part of our degree in software engineering you can take a module covering professional skills for students. It prepares you for placement applications and job applications on graduation. You’ll work on a career development action plan. You’ll develop your CV and professional social network profile.

You’ll also practice elevator pitches and other interview skills. Industry representatives will explain what they are looking for in their future recruits.

### Study a British Computer Society accredited course

As a Stirling software engineer graduate, you’ll be accredited by the British Computer Society as a Chartered Information Technology Professional. It shows that you operate at the highest levels of technical and professional competence. Also, that your skills are matched by your ethical integrity.

### Broaden your horizons

Experience what it’s like to learn in an international environment. Study abroad at universities across North America, Australia, and Europe. Previous students have studied at:

* San Diego State University, USA

* University of Guelph, Canada

* City University of Hong Kong

* Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, Germany

* University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA