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BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

C986

Delivery

Campus Taught

Gain software development skills in a practical, hands-on way with our Software Engineering Foundation Entry Degree course. You’ll cover a range of technologies - from mobile phones to enterprise applications - across the whole development lifecycle. And you’ll understand the requirements of each stage, from design and implementation to testing.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

Students on our various Computing courses share a common first year, so you’ll have the option to transfer to one of our other specialist courses, including Computer Networks and Security or Computer Games Development.

Why study with us

In your first year you’ll develop interactive games using 3D graphics.
We emphasise practical-based learning using purpose-built laboratories and the University's general computer rooms.
Take part in our ‘Computing Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app in a competitive and supportive environment.

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What you'll do

As well as being introduced to software development, investigating IT and problem-solving for computing; you’ll also acquire advanced study skills.
You’ll also be introduced to mathematical methods.
You’ll work in Agile teams to develop realistic applications, and develop skills in advanced programming and computational thinking.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff and chat to students.

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You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Accreditations and Memberships

The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.
The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.
We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

Future careers

Our Software Engineering Foundation Entry course is a great stepping stone to a rewarding career. Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies like Nokia, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and EA games, while others have started their own companies.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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You’ll be using laboratories with specialist software that allow you to do things that wouldn’t be allowed on a public network (for example, configuring networks or database servers or testing system security). Where possible, we make software available for you to use on your own PC.

Our online learning environment encourages flexible learning and sits alongside traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. It means you’ll get additional, resource-rich, online materials, allowing you to continue learning independently. You can also expect directed work to do outside timetabled classes.

In your first year, you’ll develop interactive games using 3D-graphics. In Year 3, you’ll work as part of a team to design and develop substantial, realistic applications. By Year 4, you’ll be ready to tackle complex, concurrent systems involving multiple, interacting components. Along the way, there will be opportunities to work on live projects for real clients - thoroughly preparing you for a rewarding career.

The course is assessed through individual coursework assignments, group work, presentations and exams, which may be seen or unseen. There’s a practical emphasis, with a bias towards assessment through coursework.