Course summary
Overview Create software that could help save lives – and even the planet. Software powers society, from smartphone apps and laptops to healthcare systems and cyber security. This BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree will help you master the software development process, from inception to maintenance, so you can play an integral role in the future of society. You'll develop systems across diverse infrastructure and build the confidence to discuss complex solutions to issues around software application, such as security considerations and how user lifestyles impact the evolution of software engineering. Course highlights
- Specialise in topics such as data science, AI, robotics, educational computing, graphics, and ethical hacking
- Apply your skills through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club, where you'll help 9-13-year-olds with their Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python projects
- Benefit from our Student Union clubs and societies, such as the IT Society, AI and Robotics Club and Gaming Society
- Get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our international partner universities in Europe, South Asia or North America, boosting your global experience and employability skills
- IBM
- Trainline
- Office for National Statistics
- Khipu Networks – cyber security specialists
- General Dynamics – global aerospace and defence company
- business developer
- software engineer
- cloud software engineer (DevOps)
- IT support specialist
- technical analyst
- test analyst
- android developer (self employed)
- business analyst
- software developer
- junior android developer
- marketing technology specialist
- business applications developer
- BAE Systems
- IBM
- Radweb
- Verint
- ParkNow
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Application Programming – 40 credits
- Architecture and Operating Systems – 20 credits
- Core Computing Concepts – 20 credits
- Database Systems Development – 20 credits
- Networks – 20 credits
- Data Structures and Algorithms – 20 credits
- Database Principles – 20 credits
- Software Engineering Theory and Practice – 20 credits
- Usability Engineering – 20 credits
- Web Programming– 20 credits
- 3D Computer Graphics and Animation – 20 credits
- Computing Undergraduate Ambassador – 20 credits
- Data Analytics and Visualisation – 20 credits
- Discrete Mathematics and Functional Programming – 20 credits
- Ethical Hacking – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
- Security and Cryptography – 20 credits
- Complex Problem Solving – 20 credits
- Individual Project (Engineering) – 40 credits
- Software Engineering Culture – 20 credits
- Advanced Database Concepts – 20 credits
- Artificial Intelligence – 20 credits
- Business Analytics – 20 credits
- Distributed Systems and Security – 20 credits
- Graphics and Computer Vision – 20 credits
- Internet of Things – 20 credits
- Practical Data Analytics and Mining – 20 credits
- Robotics – 20 credits
- Security and Cryptography – 20 credits
- Usability Testing – 20 credits
Assessment method
- multiple choice tests
- written exams
- mini projects
- presentations
- written reports
- review articles
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Computer Society
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| 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 |
| International | £19200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship.
Placement Year and Year abroad fees: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1900.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP