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.

Subjects of Study

• 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
  • 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
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • English Language Requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available
• Additional costs: see what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment types: practical, coursework
• Year 1: 27% scheduled hours, 73% independent study
• Year 2: 24% scheduled hours, 76% independent study
• Placement Year: 1% scheduled hours, 99% independent study
• Year 3: 18% scheduled hours, 82% independent study

Supporting You

• 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

• Cavendish Campus, central London
• State-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites

Related Courses

• Computer Science BSc Honours
• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Campus: Cavendish