Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Leicester, United Kingdom
DURATION
36 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
As a Software Engineering student at DMU, you will develop the technical skills needed to design and build software that is used in everyday devices and systems across our homes, workplaces and communities.
More than 50 years of teaching experience, research expertise and industry practice will inform your learning.
You will gain knowledge of professional practice and social responsibility by learning about software development, database design, computer security and web technologies. The diverse range of modules you will study include Concurrent and Parallel Algorithms, Web Application Development, and Data Mining and Telematics.
Taking part in industry-focused scenarios, such as the second-year Agile Team Development module where students engage in a workplace simulation based on agile software development, will enhance your employability.
Software Engineering BSc is closely aligned with Computer Science BSc at DMU. This shared focus means you have the flexibility to transfer between courses depending on your interests and what you want to specialise in.
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Curriculum
First year modules
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming II
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Law and Cyber Security
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Mathematics for Computing
- Database Design and Implementation
Second year modules:
- Software and Security Management
- Object Oriented Design
- Object Oriented Development
- Web Application Development
- Agile Team Development.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Concurrent and Parallel Algorithms
- Introduction to Research.
Third year modules:
- Computing Project
- Systems Building: Methods
- Rigorous Systems
Optional modules:
- Fuzzy Logic and Knowledge Based Systems
- Secure Web Application Development
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- Telematics
- Multi-service Networks I
- Multi-service Networks II
- Functional Software Development
- Front-End Web Development
- Interaction Design
- Database Management and Programming
- Information Technology Services Practice
- Computer Ethics and Privacy
- Data Mining
- Big Data and Business Models
Program Outcome
Graduates are also well positioned to continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study in either research or taught areas, which offers the opportunity to further specialise and enhance existing skills.