BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £18,300/year: international students
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Introduction
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 infrastructures and build the confidence to discuss complex solutions to issues around software applications, 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
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT), partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP and CEng.
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Curriculum
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Application Programming – 40 credits
- Architecture and Operating Systems – 20 credits
- COMP Tutorial Level 4 – 0 credits
- Core Computing Concepts – 20 credits
- Database Systems Development – 20 credits
- Networks – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Application Engineering – 20 credits
- COMP Tutorial Level 5 – 0 credits
- Data Structures and Algorithms – 20 credits
- Database Principles – 20 credits
- Software Engineering Theory and Practice – 20 credits
- Usability Engineering – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- 3D Computer Graphics and Animation – 20 credits
- Business Systems Analysis – 20 credits
- Computing Undergraduate Ambassador – 20 credits
- Discrete Mathematics and Functional Programming – 20 credits
- Data Analytics and Visualisation – 20 credits
- Ethical Hacking – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing – 20 credits
Exchange study abroad or placement year (optional)
In this course, you can do an optional exchange study abroad or work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in the industry.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- COMP Tutorial Level 6 – 0 credits
- Hacking 4 MOD – 20 credits
- Individual Project (Engineering) – 40 credits
- Scalable Software Engineering – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Advanced Database Concepts – 20 credits
- Business Analytics – 20 credits
- Distributed Systems and Security – 20 credits
- Educational Computing – 20 credits
- Fuzzy Systems and Networks – 20 credits
- Graphics and Computer Vision – 20 credits
- Hacking 4 MoD – 20 credits
- Interaction Design – 20 credits
- Internet of Things – 20 credits
- Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms – 20 credits
- Practical Data Analytics and Mining – 20 credits
- Professional and Academic Research Development – 20 credits
- Robotics – 20 credits
- Security and Cryptography – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Placement year (optional)
Taking an optional placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have taken placement roles such as:
- business analyst
- software developer
- junior android developer
- marketing technology specialist
- business applications developer
Potential destinations
They've completed placements at organisations including:
- BAE Systems
- IBM
- Radweb
- Verint
- ParkNow
Rankings
The University of Portsmouth is ranked 5th of the modern universities for research quality in computer science and informatics
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Career Opportunities
100% of our graduates from this course are in work further study 15 months after graduation, with 100% of those in work in highly skilled roles. This isn't surprising, given that 94% of tech employers believe there is an industry-wide skills shortage.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
- IBM
- Trainline
- Office for National Statistics
- Khipu Networks – cyber security specialists
- General Dynamics – global aerospace and defence company
What jobs can you do with a software engineering degree?
Our graduates now work in roles including:
- business developer
- software engineer
- cloud software engineer (DevOps)
- IT support specialist
- technical analyst
- test analyst
- android developer (self-employed)
Other graduates have continued their studies at the postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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