Software Engineering BEng Honours

Program Overview

Software Engineering BEng Honours

Overview

Our course examines the best ways to design, build, maintain and evaluate software systems. It uses many of the technical aspects of computer science, especially programming, and aims to develop the professional attitudes, interpersonal and technical skills you’ll need in the software engineering industry.

Course Structure

Learning takes place through a combination of face-to-face teaching and independent study, including lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions, personal development sessions, real-life project briefs and case studies.

Year 1

• Computer Systems Fundamentals
• Mathematics for Computing
• Software Development
• Trends in Computer Science
• Web Design and Development

Year 2

• Algorithms: Theory, Design and Implementation
• Database Systems
• Machine Learning and Data Mining
• Mobile Application Development
• Object Oriented Programming
• Operating Systems
• Robotic Principles
• Server-side Web Development
• Software Development Group Project
• Software Engineering Principles and Practice

Placement Year

Our course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and increase your chances of employability after you graduate.

Year 3

• Advanced Server-side Web Programming
• Applied Robotics
• Computer Science Final Project
• Concurrent Programming
• Cyber-Security
• Formal Methods
• Internet of Things
• Mobile Native Application Development
• Operational Research and Optimisation

Professional Accreditation

This course is CITP (Chartered IT Professional) and partial CEng (Chartered Engineer) accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society).

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
• GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate
• International Year One – Kaplan International College London also offer the option to study an International Year One

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding – As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies
• Scholarships – The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students

International

• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme – If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction
• International student funding – Find out about funding for international students

Teaching and Assessment

How you'll be taught

• Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application

How you'll be assessed

• Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments
• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Supporting you

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring
• Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.