BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

Course Features

Campus:

London

Duration:

3 years full-time

Available Starts:

January, April

Tariff Points:

N/A

Institution Code:

G600

Information about course

Overview
Structure and content
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Employability

The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree allows you to forge your own path into specialisms and potential career options within various sectors.

Our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering course provides a platform for those who are new to the field. You may start out as programmers and work your way up to positions of greater responsibility, whether it’s as an architect or a project manager.

Graduates will be able to analyse competitive market conditions and recognise resources required for effective Software Engineering. Jobs directly related to a software engineering degree include games development, systems development, web design, web development, search engine optimisation, information systems management and business analysis.

Introduction to Software Development (SWE4201) – Core
Computing Infrastructure (SWE4202) – Core
Databases (SWE4203) – Core
Computer Science Fundamentals (SWE4207) – Core
Advanced Programming (SWE5201) – Core
Data Structures and Algorithms (SWE5202) – Core
Software Engineering (SWE5203) – Core
Advanced Databases and Big Data (SWE5204) – Core
Undergraduate Project (SEC6201) – Core
Software Quality Management (SWE6205) – Optional

OPTIONAL

Agile Programming (SWE6202) – Optional
Enterprise Systems Development (SWE6203) – Optional
Machine Learning (SWE6204) – Optional

Programme Structure

The BEng Software Engineering programme is a 3 years full-time and 4.5 years part-time programme. Overall, the number and level of credits for this qualification requires successful completion of 360 credits: 120 credits at Level HE4, 120 credits at HE5 and 120 credits at HE6.

Assessment Strategy

Assessment Methods are carried out at key points during teaching. Formative assessment with either verbal and/or written feedback is offered during each module. Written feedback is provided following summative assessment. Assessment tasks are linked to the objectives of each module and are normally completed by the end of each module. Types of assessment evidence can include: assignments, projects, in-class tests, examinations and presentations.

UCAS points: 104
Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable
GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9
IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (Non-native speakers)

If you are an international student, you must take a Secure English Language Test (SELT). You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: IELTS SELT Consortium including UKVI Academic IELTS, LanguageCert, Pearson and PSI Services (UK) Ltd.Please see here for the minimum scores required for each.

If you didn’t study GCSEs / A-Levels and have non-traditional entry qualifications or relevant work experience we will be happy to consider your application. You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of:

Business, professional and ethical application of computing in industry
Gathering, processing and securely storing information
Developing software solutions to meet business requirements
Building security into all aspects of software development
The use of appropriate tools and methodologies to manage the process of software engineering
Research strategies and approaches in order to solve problems and generate ideas
Essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing and computer applications.
The importance of personal development: learning skills for employability and career development