BEng (Hons) Software Engineering
Bradford, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 23,290 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international / home: GBP 9,250
Introduction
Software Engineering is at the heart of all modern technology and plays a key role in every industry. It incorporates disciplines such as:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Management
- Cyber Security
If you have a passion for technology, our BEng in Software Engineering (with placement year) will teach you to create and innovate through information technologies and computer programming. It is designed for problem-solvers, looking to address challenges in our interconnected, technology-orientated society.
You will study subjects including:
- Software systems design and testing
- Large-scale database systems
- System security management
- Mobile applications
- Enterprise-pro
- Artificial intelligence
If you have a passion for technology, our BEng in Software Engineering will teach you to create and innovate through information technologies and computer programming. It is designed for problem-solvers, looking to address challenges in our interconnected, technology-orientated society.
You’ll first learn the principles that underpin computer science, giving you a strong technical foundation on which to build. The programme shares a common first year with our computer science programmes, enabling you to transfer between programmes at the end of the first year if interests or career aspirations emerge in other areas.
The emphasis then moves to the design and implementation of large software engineering programmes, and you will study subjects including:
- Mobile applications
- System security management
- Software verification
- Database systems
BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering draws on our outstanding research strengths and expertise. Our Department of Computer Science is one of the longest-established in the UK, and we have a strong heritage in the subject.
Professional Accreditation
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to fully meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council to fully meet the academic requirement for an Incorporated Engineer and partially meet the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.
Curriculum
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
First Year
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Technical and Professional Skills
- Computer Architecture and Systems Software
- Internet Technologies
- Software Design and Development
Second Year
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Computer Communications and Networks
- Enterprise-Pro
- System Security Management
Final Year
Core
- Final Year Project
- Large Scale Data Driven Applications
- Software Systems Design and Testing
Option
- Mobile Application Development
- Numerical Methods and Computer Graphics
- Machine Learning
- Concurrent and Distributed Systems
- Principles of Security Technologies
Learning and Assessment
Most modules use a mixture of formal lectures, practical lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Some modules involve supervised group work, usually with an assigned academic staff member for each group. All modules require students to undertake independent study, supported through distance learning technologies such as our Virtual Learning Environment.
Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide further direction for students to undertake this work, and regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the courses provide opportunities for further guidance for learners.
Assessments for modules mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab tests and written exams, with all forms being well represented throughout all years of the course across all modules.
In the Enterprise Pro module, the students work on a project for external clients or collaborators in industry and academia. The projects are specifically tailored to be aligned with the studies and the topics that the students have studied.
Through these projects, the students gain crucial industry knowledge and experience to improve their employability prospects and professional skills as well as knowledge of industry developments and their needs, which helps enhance their skills. The clients end up with software products that could be potentially used by their organisations.
The students working in small groups are closely supervised and supported through laboratory practical sessions to ensure they have the right technical input to support the project and are delivering on time and keeping on track. Their interactions within the teams and with the external clients are continuously monitored by a group tutor.
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Career Opportunities
Career Prospects
Career prospects for this course are exceptionally strong and you’ll have tremendous flexibility to undertake a wide variety of career paths. Software is at the heart of modern society, controlling computers and machines to accomplish a wide variety of tasks – from app development to medical robots, to banking systems. Almost every industry in the world benefits from computing technology and approaches and needs graduates with relevant skills to propel them forward into the future.
Recent graduates from this programme have gone on to work in many fascinating areas and industries, working at companies such as:
- IBM
- Intel
- Microsoft
- Hewlett-Packard (HP)
- Cap Gemini
- FDM Group
- Centrica
- BBC
- British Sky Broadcasting
- Rolls Royce
- JP Morgan
- NHS trusts
- GE
- Deutsche Post AG
- Goldman Sachs
- Skipton Building Society
- Societe General
- Expressbank
- Thomson Reuters
Career Support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.