Course summary
Software engineering is currently one of the most in-demand skills in the UK. This programme is based on an innovative and dynamic curriculum, designed and delivered in collaboration with a range of employers. Software is all around us from the moment you wake up with your morning alarm, use your home appliances or check your messages on your mobile. Vehicles are all controlled by software whether you drive a car or hop on a bus or train. Technology is ever evolving and is designed to make our lives easier. Businesses are more and more reliant on intelligent software to process orders, manage customer interactions, predict trends, manufacture products enhance customer experience with automated checkouts. As a software engineer you will be the one designing and developing these systems. Having the technical skills to solve problems, design, implement and maintain this software is highly desirable across all industries, not just software companies. The software engineering degree at Petroc equips you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in this area with specialist lecturing staff, high specification equipment and purpose-built university centre. You will be provided with an environment with challenging opportunities to enhance your level of expertise and understanding whilst gaining real world experience with our industry partners so that you can gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the software engineering industry. The course covers the fundamental aspects of programming and software engineering as well as software development industry practices. You will be presented with new and challenging opportunities that will increase your level of expertise and technological understanding. Alongside practical programming modules, you will also gain a wider understanding of key industry concepts, such as project management, software development practices and methodologies, data analytics, management and big data, computational thinking, systems architecture and software testing. On successful completion of this course, you will have both a theoretical and a practical understanding of software engineering. You can study the programme full-time over 2 years, or part-time over 4 years.
Modules
Systems Analysis and Design – Introductory Programming – Data Management – Website Development – Software Development Practices – Agile Project Management – Data Structures and Algorithms – Object Oriented Programming – Software Testing – Independent Project – Server-Side Programming
Assessment method
This programme uses a range of assessments, and where possible, assignments are based on live scenarios. All students will carry out a project during their studies and there is also the opportunity for an industrial placement.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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
To be confirmed
Provider information
Petroc
Old Sticklepath Hill
Barnstaple
EX31 2BQ