Program Overview

BEng (Honours) Software Engineering with Foundation Year

Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive education in software engineering, with a foundation year to prepare students for the degree. Students will learn to design, implement, and test complex software applications, and develop skills in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

How You Learn

The course is taught by experts in software engineering, with a focus on practical skills and problem-solving. Students will work on real-world projects, collaborate with industry partners, and complete a year-long work placement.

Modules

Year 1

• Foundations in Computing 1
• Foundations in Computing 2
• Maths for Foundation Computing
• Study Skills for Computing Students

Year 2

• Databases and System Modelling
• Programming
• Software Projects
• Web Development

Year 3

• Applied Software Engineering
• Professional Software Projects
• Systems Programming

Year 4

• Development Project
• Management of IT Projects
• Software Architecture and Design

Elective Modules

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 1
• Game Development
• Handling Data in the Cloud
• Mobile Applications Development
• Study Abroad - Computing and Digital Technologies

Future Careers

This course prepares students for careers in software development, web-based applications, mobile app development, systems and IT support, project management, and IT consultancy.

Equipment and Facilities

Students will have access to modern software IDEs, industry-standard software, state-of-the-art hardware, and Internet of Things and SBC devices.

Where Will I Study?

The course is based at the City Campus, with access to digital and online resources to support learning.

Entry Requirements

• 80 UCAS points, including at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications
• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during the placement year)
• International students: £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during the placement year)

Additional Course Costs

• General course additional costs
• Additional costs for School of Computing and Digital Technologies (PDF, 600.1KB)