Our BSc Software Engineering course will give you the skills you need to thrive in the digital revolution. Study a subject that's in high demand in industry.
Why study with us
- Our teaching is informed by research and industry practice in areas such as software engineering, human-computer interaction and cyber security.
- You also have the option of a placement in industry in-between your second and third years. This enables you to improve your learning and boost your career prospects at the same time.
- You’ll love our Computing Challenge competition, where you’ll work in teams to design, develop and market your own app.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop software development skills, combined with modelling, problem-solving and professional skills.
- Apply your software development skills to develop interactive games using 3D graphics.
- Learn to programme in Java, C++, and C#. Use database management systems, study communications and networks, and apply Agile project management skills.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Accreditations
- This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. It is also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council and partially meets the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Memberships
- We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.
What can I do with a software engineering degree?
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest companies in the digital sector. Graduates have worked for EA Games, GCHQ, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and Nokia.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is based in the School of Engineering and Computing
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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