Course Overview

The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree allows you to forge your 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 programmer 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 analyze competitive market conditions and recognise the 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 optimization, information systems management, and business analysis.

Career progression

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 organization.

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.

General Eligibility

• UCAS points: 104

• Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable

• GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9

• 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • 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.