Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  Our Software Engineering BSc programme gives you a technical understanding of the essential academic knowledge, interpersonal abilities and practically based software development skills required to become an effective software engineering in the software industry.

  On the course you will develop and apply a range of analytical methods and problem-solving skills to real-world software development scenarios.  You will build your professional capabilities individually and as part of a team in a systematic practical manner applicable to a wide range of professional roles.

  This degree develops your independent thinking and flexibility within a significant range of areas with the software engineering field including, mobile applications development, object-oriented programming, software design, interface design, artificial intelligence, software testing and software evaluation.

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

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• Entry Requirements

  A typical offer could be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

  Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements

  Admission to this foundation course is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  22/23 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £9,250
  • UK – Part Time: £1,500 per 20 credit module
  • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • International – Full Time: £14,000
  • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £14,000 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2022 entry.

  21/22 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £9,250
  • UK – Part Time: £1,465 per 20 credit module
  • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £6,780
  • International – Full Time: £13,000
  • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £13,000

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2021 entry.

   

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

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• Postgraduate Opportunities

  Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

  Computing MSc

  Computing (Software Engineering) MSc

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• Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

  The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

  If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.

  Our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.

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• Student Perks

  At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

  If you join this full time Software Engineering degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.

  Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

  To check out the full list of perks, visit our Student Perks page.

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• FAQs

  Is there an opportunity to go on a work placement?

  Yes, an optional full year placement module is available for students who have successfully completed their stage 1 and 2 studies. This will give you the opportunity to individually source and gain a year‘s extra work-based learning experience in a science related placement, spent either in the UK or abroad.

  How will I learn on this Software Engineering degree?

  You will be taught through a variety of activities and problem-solving challenges, so that you can apply your theoretical knowledge. Being able to analyse problems, implement statistical methods, research solutions and apply them in new ways are all skills that are highly valued in the computing industry, and you will be able to use them throughout your career to drive the industry forward.

  How will I be assessed?

  A wide range of assessment is used including essays, reports and end of year examinations.

  What is software engineering?

  Software engineers are professionals within the computer science industry who are responsible for developing software and systems for the operation of businesses. They apply their practical skills and knowledge of programming languages and software engineering principles to develop and improve everything from applications and software products to games, operating systems and network control systems. As the reliance on smart devices increases, so will the demand for software engineering.

  What Specialist Facilities are there?

  All Software Engineering students will have access to a number of labs with all the course relevant software needed for their course. Students will also be given details of how to obtain the course required software components for installation on their own personal machines.

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Careers and Employability

There is an increasing demand for skilled and qualified software engineers. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of roles including your career in Software Engineering, including software programming, systems analysis and software testing.

Our graduates have gone on to work in Software Engineering jobs with employers such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and Barclaycard.

Commonly, they work in the following job roles:

• Software Engineer
• Software Architect
• Software Designer
• Embedded Software Engineer
• Software Quality Engineer/Analyst
• Cyber Security Manager
• Games applications developer
• PHP Developer
• Software Testing Engineer
• Software Configuration Manager
• Software Engineering Manager

Graduates will also be equipped with the required skills to undertake additional postgraduate programmes such as MSc, MPhil or PhD.