Software Engineering BEng Honours

The course covers software development, various programming languages, technologies and applications including Java, C/C#, UNIX, UML, graphics, networks, concurrent systems, databases, artificial intelligence, web and mobile computing.

You will share a common first year with students on the Mobile and Web Computing MEng/BEng and Computer Science BSc courses, which means that you can transfer in Year 1 (Credit Level 4), and specialise in Year 3 (Credit Level 6).

Subjects of study include:

• Communication and Learning Skills
• Computer Systems Fundamentals
• Information and Data Modelling
• Mathematics for Computing
• Programming Methodology (Java)
• Software Development Principles
• Software Engineering Principles
• Web Technology

Subjects of study include:

• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Human Computer Interface Design
• Object-Oriented Development
• Professional Practice
• Project Management plus two option modules from the following: Database Design and Practice 1
• Database Design and Practice 2
• Introduction to 3D Graphics
• Introduction to Symbolic Reasoning
• Mobile Application Development
• Mobile Computing Principles
• Network Software Development
• System Software and Tools
• Web Programming

The course offers you the opportunity to take a 12-month placement between Years 2 and 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This experience will give you the practical skills to accompany your theoretical knowledge, and bring you a competitive edge in the job market.

Subjects of study include:

• Computer Science Project
• Computer Systems Security
• Formal Specification
• Requirements Engineering
• Software Quality, Performance and Testing

plus two option modules from the following:

• Advanced Web Technology
• Artificial Intelligence Applications 1
• Artificial Intelligence Applications 2
• Computer Forensics Investigation
• Computer Systems Administration
• Concurrent Programming (Core for MEng)
• Distributed Systems and Network Software
• Functional Programming
• Native Programming
• Programming Language Translation
• Real-Time and Embedded Systems
• Service-Oriented Architecture

Selected modules from the postgraduate programmes, for example:

• Advanced Algorithms and Complexity
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Database Administration
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• E-Application Development
• Forensics Data Recovery and Analysis
• Network Security
• Research Methods
• Semantic Web
• Software Architecture
• Software Project Management
• Software Research Project
• Web Services