BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year
Our partners will support you to explore the underlying principles of software engineering, while helping you gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies.
You will be encouraged to appreciate both the technical and human aspects involved in areas such as software systems and design, systems analysis, programming, database specification and design, and system security.
In addition to technical knowledge, you will have opportunities to gain experience in communication and presentation, problem solving and time management.
Our focus is on helping you develop industry-relevant skills that prepare you for a career in Software Engineering.
Course overview
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.
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Intakes
September, February, June
Duration
4 years
Awarded Degree
Delivery
Locations
Weekdays, evenings and blended learning (online & on campus)
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year
Fees
£9,250 per year
Funding Available:
Full fees coverage - £9,250 per year
Personal Funding - up to £15,000 per year/per student
Curiculum
Year 0 (Foundation Year)
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Preparing for University Success
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Exploring the Business Environment
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Advancing your Academic Skills
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Becoming an Effective Leader
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Planning for Your Future Success
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Investigation & Innovation Project
Year 1
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Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
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Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
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Introduction to Databases (Core)
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Introduction to Programming (Core)
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Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
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Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)
Year 2
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Human Computer Interaction (Core)
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Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
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IT Project Management (Core)
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Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
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Then choose either
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Technical route
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Advanced Databases (Elective) and
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Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
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Managerial route
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Digital Business (Elective) and
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Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)
Year 3
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Data Mining (Core)
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Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
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Computing Project (Core)
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Then choose either
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Technical route
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Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
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Web Application Development (Elective)
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Managerial route
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Information Security Management (Elective)
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Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
Enrolling for June 2024
What will BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year will do for me ?
Software Engineers may work at any stage of the software development life cycle. Duties can include producing project requirements, writing algorithms, coding, testing, deployment, or maintenance.
A Software Engineering graduate will have developed a wide range of technical and transferable skills such as advanced IT skills, analytical skills, communication, creativity and innovation, independence, logic, numeracy, project management and organisation.
The demand for skilled and qualified software engineers is increasing. This is fostered by a transforming economic landscape, driven by the need for computing technology solutions.
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