BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

On this course you will work in specialist computing labs as you gain skills in programming, software engineering and system design. With a focus on your future employability, we will provide you with the opportunity to develop valuable industry connections.

You will explore the key theories and context surrounding modern software engineering, including:

• The development of cybernetics
• Ubiquitous computing
• Post-humanism
• Ethics
• Ontology
• Phenomenology
• Sustainability

As part of this course you can choose to complete a year long placement in industry. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between year 2 and 3. It's a brilliant chance to gain work experience and apply your technical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 104 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.

International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

Mature Learners Entry Scheme

If you have been out of education for 3 years or more and have a grade C GCSE in English Language or equivalent, you are eligible for our entry scheme for mature learners. It's a scheme that recognises non-traditional entry qualifications and experience for entry onto this course. Information on how to apply can be found on our dedicated page.

The technical knowledge and skills you develop on this course can lead to a range of career options. You will develop specialist knowledge of programming languages and software architecture. You will also gain transferrable skills in problem solving, project management, time management and more.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Applications developer
• Cyber security analyst
• IT consultant
• Multimedia programmer
• Software tester
• Web designer