Course summary
Software Engineering Software Engineering is an incredibly exciting field which is valuable for many areas of business. This course offers you a solid base of computing skills, equipping you for a wide range of future careers from programmer to systems analyst, software developer to computer scientist. Accreditation This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council. Your Future You'll be on course for a big future. Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to work in:
- software engineering
- mobile applications development
- systems analysis
- consultancy
- networking
- web design and e-commerce
Modules
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Programming I; Programming II; Internet Technologies; Human Computer Interaction; Foundations of Computing; Computer Systems. Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Algorithms; Database Systems; Web Development; Software Project; Software Development. Optional modules may include the following: Fundamentals of AI; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Functional Programming. Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Software Engineering Practice; Group Project. Optional modules may include the following: Natural Computation; Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications; Information Security Management; Video Games Development; Computing Law and Professional Responsibility; Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics and Finance; Theory and Practice of Concurrency; Signal, Image and Data Analysis; Cognitive Robotics; eHealth; Machine Learning Algorithms; Computer Networks and Communication; Computing in the Classroom; Solving Problems with Data and Text; Programming Language Implementation; Computational Creativity and Creative AI; Formal Methods for Security Analysis; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Semantic Technologies and Graph Analytics; Internet of Things; Programming Languages: Applications and Design; Deep Learning; Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Image Analysis and Applications; Embedded Systems and IoT. For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Computer Society
How to apply
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:
- I102
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 104 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 26 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3719/software-engineering
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077