11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Be choosing to study our Software Engineering degree, you will gain the skills ready for work in an industry that is experiencing rapid growth and demand. You will be prepared for work in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to business and economics, healthcare, industry and communications. You will: • Benefit from an inclusive and friendly environment • Be allocated a personal tutor to support you throughout your journey • Have the opportunity to undertake placements. • Benefit from guest speakers due to strong industrial links that support the degree. • You will have the opportunity to complete an industrial placement, providing you with first-hand experience within the workplace • This degree will provide an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes and qualify for CISCO accreditation. • This course responds to identified skills gaps, providing you with the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment. • Personal development planning is integrated throughout the course to develop the skills framework necessary for effective personal, academic and career management. • *This course is part of a subject area rated 3rd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching, and 2nd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with the course in the Computer Science and Information Systems subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022. • *This course is part of a subject area rated joint 2nd in Wales for teaching quality and 4th in UK for student experience in the Computer Science subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Level 4 contains essential fundamental material which is relevant in all of our computing programmes. You will learn both subject-specific skills along with transferable skills which will increase your employability prospects. With the support of your tutors, you will learn about some of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing and computer applications. You will be able to demonstrate skills that underpin good practice in the field of computers and computational methods, e.g. laboratory tasks involving the creation of simple programs and the use of operating systems. This will help develop your understanding of hardware issues, including interfacing and data communications, and their impact on the overall design and performance of computer-based systems. Modules Database Systems Software Development Methodologies Information Security and Governance Quantitated Methods Programming Fundamentals Computer Systems and Architecture YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Level 5 continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline, and more specialist modules start to be introduced. You will also undertake a group project where you will gain important skills in project management techniques and the professional and ethical issues of project management. You will also deepen your knowledge and understanding of computing concepts and approaches for complex problems through the application of several existing artificial intelligence techniques for learning and optimisation targeting real-world problems. Modules User Experience Design Full-Stack Development Secure Software Development Systems Engineering and Project Management Cloud, Distributed Architecture and Security Group Project YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Once you reach your final year, you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research, with a focus on the latest developments in your chosen discipline. You will also undertake an individual final year project, which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will further develop your analytical skills through the analysis and appraisal of current and emerging technologies, taking into account their impact on society. Modules DevOps Data Analysis and Visualisation Defensive Security Emergent Technologies Project There is an option to start the programme at Foundation Level, while some students may benefit from the experience gained from an additional, but optional industrial placement year.
Assessment method
The programme team take a balanced approach to assessment strategy with respect to group work and individual development opportunities. Extensive use of the JIRA project management cloud platform is used to track student progress towards goals and milestones. This has proven to be a beneficial tool with respect to personal development and critical time management skills. Where applicable, assessments are linked to real-world projects or based on current industry trends and issues. In addition, project modules serve as a platform for enterprise activities. At postgraduate level, assessments are research focused and students are encouraged to experiment with the latest technologies and software whilst embedding best research practice.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- SE24
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000* | Year 1 |
| International | £11750* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW