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University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Software Engineering with a Year in Industry

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2022 - 20232023 - 2024
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Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19.

Course summary

This Software Engineering degree will help you gain advanced computing skills, opening up rewarding career opportunities in sectors such as programming and applications development. Reasons to study Software Engineering at Kent

  • Learn to code in several languages, starting with the Java programming language, which is widely used in industry
  • You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practice the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary
  • This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • You’ll complete the course with the skills to enter a wide range of careers from programmer to systems analyst, software developer to computer scientist
  • Spend time in our dedicated makerspace, The Shed. You’ll have access to 3D printers, development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more!
Course details First year: You’re introduced to core fundamentals in programming, web and databases. Second year: Develop your programming skills and focus on the engineering of large software systems. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus on topics of your choice in areas like computer networks, image analysis and eHealth. Year in Industry: This will take place between your second and third year. Students have previously worked in leading companies such as IBM, Vodaphone and Holiday Extras. Head over to our website for more details.

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:
I103
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
76%
Student satisfaction
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

All fees for 2023/24 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Software Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Kent - UCAS