The BSc (Honours) in Software Engineering will provide you with the essential skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems. Software engineers design and develop large, complex systems. These include the systems used in vehicles, phones, large-scale financial systems and secure web and medical applications. As a software engineer, you’ll need a good understanding of software, hardware, communication technologies and strong design and team skills. You’ll also need to understand the impact of the development strategies of different systems. Our Computer Science courses combine theory and practice. Many of the core subjects are similar in the early years, which means it’s possible for you to transfer between courses. Transfer to MEng Computer Science is possible for students who perform well in first year of the BSc (Honours) Software Engineering. Work placement You’ll undertake a 12-month paid industrial placement between Years 3 and 4, typically within a software development team. The placement may be in the UK or abroad.

This degree produces graduates with the technical knowledge and skills, and the communication and management expertise essential to participate in and lead teams of professional engineers that deliver robust and reliable software. Our Software Engineering degree will open doors for careers in research, software development, consultancy and business analysis with companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Logica and Kana. Career opportunities are not limited to technology. The problem-solving, creative and personal skills you learn on this course will be sought after in many industries.