University of Wales Newport

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (Including Foundation Year)

Course Description

Year One The Foundation Year focuses on the study of computing and mathematics in order to provide a good numerical background that will support you throughout the remainder of the degree. Year Two * Computer Systems and Network Technologies * Information Engineering * Professional Business Skills * Web Design and Authoring * Mathematics & Statistics for Computing * C++ Programming Year Three * Operating Systems * Data Structures and Algorithms * Project Management and Professional Practice * Web Application Technologies * Team Project Computing * SE Workshop Year Four * Advanced LSEPI|Compulsory* * Computing Individual Project (30 Credits) * Real Time Simulation * Building High Reliability Systems Optional * Concurrent and Parallel Programming * Compiling Techniques * Computer Networks * Data Mining * Advanced Databases and Modelling * Web Science * Object Orientated Systems * Advanced Internet and Mobile Computing *10 credits The above information is a sample module description for illustrative purposes. Modules and module content may change from time to time.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

By studying this course you will vastly improve your job prospects in the Computer Science industries. Computer Science graduates are in demand now more than ever before. Find out more (this link is to an external site) Major information systems require large teams, especially in the design and implementation stages. Most computer software engineers work in computer systems design and related services. There are career opportunities in many industries, such as software publishers, government agencies, computer manufacturers and related electronic equipment. Communications firms also need computer software engineers to tap into the growth in the personal communications market. You could choose to do contract work, be self employed or work independently as a consultant.

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (Including Foundation Year) University of Wales Newport