Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry.

Why study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at BU?
• Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.



• Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements.



• In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems.



• You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.



• Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as computer programmer, web developer, software engineer, IT solution analyst or app developer - our graduates are highly sought after, within fifteen months of completing their course, 93% of our students are in further study or work. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)



As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course will prepare you for working in the fast-moving software industry.

Course accreditation

Following the October 2024 visit from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded initial accreditation to this course, pending full accreditation.

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