Course summary
This broad-based course covers the design, development and deployment of large-scale software within industrial and commercial settings, building your understanding of the lifecycle of systems. Take on real-world projects, explore cutting-edge topics and challenge conventional thinking as you explore the theory of software engineering and apply it to real-life situations. The course shares a first year with other associated BSc degrees, building cross-discipline ideas and knowledge, before moving into specialist software engineering areas. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- This course is accredited to the British Computer Society (BCS) so you qualify for chartered IT professional status (CITP) once you graduate.
- All undergraduate degrees accredited by BCS for full CITP are recognised under the Seoul Accord, which aims to establish and promote mutual recognition of academic programmes among member countries. This recognition gives graduates’ qualifications global recognition, helping them pursue international education, employment and professional mobility.
- Study in our modern STEM building with computer networking suites; games, animation and graphics studios; and high-spec labs for IT security, telecommunications, robotics, and laser and optics.
- Cutting-edge technologies such as agile development; front-end and back-end applications; containerisation; cloud native orchestration; and the provision of high-performance infrastructure using GPU clusters, so you become familiar with the tools used in industry right from the start.
- Access to virtual private cloud, downloadable Microsoft developer tools and VMware Workstation.
- Start in your first year by building a solid understanding of a broad range of topics then move into specialist areas such as app development, web technologies and software for enterprise.
- Develop your critical thinking and technical skills through both individual and professionally arranged group projects.
- Benefit from support from our dedicated academic success tutors.
- Learn from the expertise of our staff, whose real-world experience in research and consultancy feeds directly into their teaching and keeps you at the cutting edge of developments in the field.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Databases and Computer Networks
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Mathematics and Concepts for Computational Thinking
- Principles of Programming and Data Structures
- Decision Support Systems and Data Mining
- Desktop Applications Development and Software Engineering
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Technologies and Platforms
- Agile Project Management
- Comparative Integrated Systems
- Research Methodologies and Emerging Technologies
- Social and Professional Project Management
- Software for Enterprise
- Undergraduate Project in Software Engineering
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:
- G600
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU