BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (awarded by a UK Partner University)

Course Overview

The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing.

This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.

The programme aims to build upon the Computing and Software Engineering knowledge gained at Level 4 and 5 and enhance students’ professional skills, preparing them for the workplace. It also provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist and advanced IT skills.

The programme has been designed collaboratively with industrial partners to ensure that students study a comprehensive programme of relevant industrial topics. The syllabus has an emphasis on real-world experience, informed by the latest research and global practices.

Coursework throughout the course utilises realistic scenarios intended to prepare students for their career after university. This applies both to the technical areas studied and the output required from the student, such as technical proposals or reports to management.

A large amount of the coursework undertaken by students on this course is project-based and involves group working. The ability to work successfully and productively in teams is an essential element of modern software engineering.

The programme enables students to develop skills such as advanced IT skills, analytical skills, communication, project management and organisation, which are essential for the workplace.

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams.

Awarding body: University of Greater Manchester.

Curriculum

Students study three core units to achieve a total of 120 credits:

• Undergraduate Project – 60 Credits
• Agile Programming – 30 Credits
• Enterprise Systems Development – 30 Credits

Entry Requirements

• NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Computing
• ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
• Qualifi Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology
• Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Software Engineering)

Applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of study at a university can also be considered for direct entry with advanced standing.

Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this programme, subject to consideration by WINC Online and the University of Greater Manchester.

Career Prospects

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in software engineering, software development, IT project work and related computing roles. The programme is designed to prepare students with advanced IT, analytical, communication, project management and organisational skills for the workplace.