Bachelor of Engineering (I300) - Software Engineering (With Placement Year) (I301)

Program Description Software Engineering is at the heart of all modern technology, and plays a key role in every industry. It incorporates disciplines such as:

• Mathematics • Computer Science • Management • Cyber Security

If you have a passion for technology, this BEng in Software Engineering (with placement year) will teach you to create and innovate through information technologies and computer programming. It is designed for problem-solvers, looking to address challenges in our interconnected, technology-orientated society.

You’ll first learn the principles that underpin computer science, giving you a strong technical foundation on which to build. The programme shares a common first year with the computer science programmes, enabling you to transfer between programmes at the end of the first year if interests or career aspirations emerge in other areas.

The emphasis then moves to the design and implementation of large software engineering programmes, and you will study subjects including:

• mobile applications • system security management • software verification • database systems

The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

Sandwich Year

This 4-year BEng (Hons) Software Engineering programme offers you the opportunity to take up a placement year working in industry in your third year.

The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional software engineer. This is full-time employment in an area relevant to your studies, and may be a salaried position.

During the second year you will be offered all the support you need to find a placement that is aligned to your career aspirations and personal interests. These include sessions on CVs, interviews etc. from the Careers service at the University and presentations by both employers and previous year's students on their placements. Once on placement you’ll have support and guidance from a placements tutor, who will monitor your progress.