Course summary

Study a software engineering degree with us and you’ll build the essential skills you need to work with software systems – opening the door to a range of career opportunities. You’ll cover all aspects of the software engineering process, with a focus on the methodical approach to robust, error-free software design and development.  In your first year, you’ll start with the core principles of computing, how to build software applications, web development and a team project which tackles a real world inspired challenge.  As you progress, you’ll develop full-stack web development, secure coding, as well as advanced development skills in a range of programming languages. You’ll also tackle team-based projects and a large-scale software project in your final year. This will help you to build vital project management skills, as well as giving you a sound understanding of the role of software development tools within the software life cycle.  Our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Science degrees share a common first year, allowing you to switch between these courses at the end of your first year.  This course is available with a foundation year. FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on industry placement, boosting your employment prospects on graduation. This may be subject to availability.

• You will experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team, finding solutions to complex problems via group projects.

• This course shares a common first year with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course, allowing you to transfer between these courses after Year 1 as you develop your areas of interest.

• We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for.

• Our excellent facilities include teaching laboratories equipped with high-specification PCs, with specialist, industry-standard software running on either Windows or Linux.

• We have specialist labs including a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.

• Our dedicated drop-in lab provides an informal social working space with regular support sessions from our programme support tutors.