Software Engineering with Foundation Year
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: GG8K | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
**Why this course?**
• Elaborate software development, design, and modelling skills to understand the whole software lifecycle.
• Software engineering work culture is embedded in the programme, replicating industry experience.
• Focus on solving real-world software engineering problems, preparing you for employment in various industries.
• Study in labs in our brand new state-of-the-art media facilities.
**About this course**
Our new BEng Software Engineering programme is designed for students who want to focus their studies on the design, maintenance and development of software systems.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
The demand for software engineers has never been higher. Companies and institutions from a variety of sectors are constantly looking for innovators who can keep up with rapid advancements in technology and software development. This course will provide you with all the necessary tools to meet that demand and forge a career as a technological trailblazer.
**Skills**
As part of an ever-growing computing curriculum here at Roehampton, you will gain a strong understanding of other core computing skills such as databases and cyber security, while specialising in a sought-after skill that will be an imperative for organisations spanning across many different industries – helping you become a competent and well-rounded computing professional. You will be supported by leading experts in computing, software engineering and cyber security throughout the course.
In your second and third years, you will delve into software architecture and design, project management and secure software development, all while developing your knowledge of programming languages. You will also be given the opportunity to become a Certified Ethical Hacker via the EC Council.
**Career opportunities**
We have embedded employability throughout the curriculum of BEng Software Engineering. You will engage with project-based learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world scenarios. Our collaborative approach, team working modules, and Final Year Project demonstrate our project-based approach to learning. You will gain hands-on experience and a solid understanding of what it is like to work in a professional software development team, preparing you for the world of work after your graduation.
The prospects for software engineering and development graduates are excellent. There is a clear national skills gap, meaning that there is high demand for those who can maintain existing software and develop new software products.
Modules
The following modules form the foundation year of this degree.
Year 0
Compulsory modules
Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Operational Mathematics
Disciplinary Investigation
Digital Literacy
Computational Thinking
Here are some examples of the modules we are currently offering:
Year 1
Software Development 1
Computer Systems
Mathematics for Computer Science
Software Development 2
Computing and Society
Databases
Year 2
Software Development 3
Operating Systems
Algorithms
Software Engineering
Software Architecture and Design
Software Project Management
Year 3
Project
Secure Software Development
Data Engineering
Cyber Security
Formal Methods
Industry Placement
.
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
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