Bachelor of Science (Hons) Software Engineering

Course Overview

The software engineering degree is practically-oriented, and focuses on the design and implementation of large software systems – particularly those with interactive or multimedia components. It is built around four themes: the design and implementation of software systems; the use and development of networked and distributed systems; user interface principles; and evaluation and testing.

Curriculum

Year 1

Modules:

• Computer Fundamentals
• Database Systems
• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematics for Computer Science
• Programming and Algorithms
• Programming Paradigms
• Software Engineering
• Systems and Architecture

Year 2

Modules:

• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Application Programming
• Computer Communications and Networks
• Graphical User Interfaces
• Software Engineering Group Project
• Software Engineering Methodologies

Typical optional modules: 

• C++ Programming
• Human Computer Interaction
• Introduction to Formal Reasoning
• Introduction to Image Processing
• Machines and their Languages
• Operating Systems and Concurrency
• Planning, Search and Artificial Intelligence Programming

Year 3

Modules:

• Computers of the World
• Individual Dissertation
• Software Quality Management

Typical optional module: 

• Advanced Computer Communications
• Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Compilers
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Security
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• New Media Design
• Operations Research and Modelling
• Simulation for Decision Support

Entry Requirements

Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than

Career Prospects

While many computer science graduates do become programmers, others are employed in a wide variety of jobs. These include computer analysts, IT consultants and planners, network/systems designers and engineers, researchers, software designers and engineers, web designers, web developers and producers as well as roles across advertising and marketing, business and financial analysis, accountancy and investment/merchant banking and legal and quality assurance professions. Some of our graduates have gone on to work for traditional computer companies such as Adobe, Google, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Microsoft. Others have found jobs with employers such as Accenture, Experian, and Ocado.