Software Engineering, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Software is critical to the industry. It can save lives, improve performance and help us predict future events. We’ll give you the skills and the knowledge to create high-quality software with plenty of opportunities to access our industry-standard facilities to test it.And that's what employers expect to see from you. Someone who is confident, work-ready and already has the software ​skills needed.There continues to be a steady demand from industry and commerce for well-qualified software engineers. In fact, according to eSkills UK, there will be a shortage in the next ten years.This software engineering degree seeks to meet that need by producing graduates with the precise combination of skills required to design and develop robust, efficient, high-quality software.Why choose this course?

• It is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.

• There's an opportunity for a year-long paid work placement with prestigious companies such as GE Consumer Finance and IBM.

• You will have access to contact and share ideas with other computer games students throughout the country through our own Computer Society.

• This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.

• You will have access to ultra-modern facilities, equipment and software.

• Our student work can be ground-breaking, and innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.