Course Overview

Software systems are at the heart of all aspects of daily life, including commerce, industry, healthcare and communication. With organisations of all sizes seeking talented professionals to create software systems that are usable, robust and maintainable, now is a great time to study a software engineering.

Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, you’ll be educated to the highest industry standards. We will equip you with advanced computing knowledge and a hands-on ethos, so you can graduate ready to build a successful and lucrative career in programming and software.

Industry is at the heart of our learning approach. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges and get involved with the local tech community. We are excited to be part of the GM Cyber Foundry, the region's blueprint to be a leader in cyber and digital research and intelligence.

You will:

• build practical skills, subject knowledge and real-world understanding to become a professional software engineer

• learn theoretical knowledge needed to adapt your skills as programming, languages and techniques evolve

• develop methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language

• gain in-depth understanding of the techniques and technologies associated with the creation of usable, secure and maintainable interactive web applications

• cultivate independent technical judgement in the use of techniques and tools associated with web technologies

• develop the ability to think conceptually and translate concepts into reality through the use of technology

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 UCAS points, to include minimum grade C A-level in Computer Science (or related) or Computing BTEC or Access to HE course

A level

112 UCAS points, to include at least grade C in A-level Computer Science (or related)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).