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BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Degree with Foundation Year

4 year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Computing

Subject

Program Overview

The BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering with Foundation Year provides the essential skills and knowledge for building and maintaining software systems. The degree covers the full software development process, from problem understanding to design, development, testing, and maintenance. You will gain both theoretical and practical experience in software systems, design, programming, database design, and system security, while exploring the latest technologies and understanding the human aspects of software engineering. This degree offers a comprehensive education for success in the global software industry.

Curriculum & Modules

Core:

  • Fundamentals of Programming (CTF3201)

  • Logical Analysis and Problem Solving (CTF3202)

  • Computer Systems (CTF3203)

  • Foundation Project (CTF3204)

  • Introduction to Software Development (SWE4201)

  • Computing Infrastructure (SWE4202)

  • Databases (SWE4203)

  • Advanced Programming (SWE5201)

  • Data Structures and Algorithms (SWE5202)

Compulsory:

  • Software Engineering (SWE5203) Compulsory

  • Computer Science Fundamentals (SWE4207) Compulsory

  • Advanced Databases and Big Data (SWE5204) Compulsory

  • Undergraduate Project (SEC6201) Compulsory

Optional:

  • Agile Programming (SWE6202)

  • Enterprise Systems Development (SWE6203)

  • Machine Learning (SWE6204)

  • Software Quality Management (SWE6205)

What You'll Go On To Do

Software engineering graduates typically begin as programmers and progress to roles such as architects or project managers. Career options 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. Graduates can also pursue careers in diverse sectors such as business, engineering, healthcare, gaming, publishing, IT, retail, education, medicine, aerospace, and cybersecurity. This versatility opens many doors across various industries.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, April, September

Fees

£ 9,250 per year

Entry Requirements

N/A

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary