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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Job prospects

Graduates of this program can expect to enter a range of graduate-level careers, including Software Developer, Software Test Engineer, Systems Administrator, Project Manager, UX Developer, Product Manager, or Data Analyst.

Careers service

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

T Level:

T Level with a Merit grade

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate:

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma: Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 points from GCE AS Levels and that Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A-level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Collaborative Software Development

  • Databases I

  • Fundamentals of Programming

  • Mathematics for Computing

  • Operating Systems and Hardware

  • Software Engineering Principles

  • Web Technologies

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Databases II

  • Experiential Learning (Computing)

  • Further Programming and Algorithms

  • Software Management

  • Software Testing and Deployment

  • Web Application Development

  • Year in Industry

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Innovation Project

  • Programming III

  • Software Quality

  • Systems Analysis

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Additional Information

This course is available: Full-time, 4 Years with Placement Year - BSc (Hons) Full-time, 4 Years with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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