Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

Overview

In recent years the world has seen a rapid expansion of information and communication technology industries. This has resulted in a large growth in the number of organisations providing IT services and products. These are becoming ever more widespread and complex.
This development means that the industry requires specialists who are able to create complex software applications in a distributed environment with the emphasis on good engineering practice, including ease of maintenance and the use of existing components.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Sandwich: 4 years

UCAS code G600
Course content

Course structure

A distinctive feature of the programme is the third year which is usually spent on a paid professional placement in a leading organisation. This enables students to use their accumulated specialist skills, and provides invaluable experience when approaching the job market on graduation.

Areas of study

Among the subject areas explored are object-oriented software design and implementation, databases, software architectures and user-centred design for interaction.

Syllabus

Year 1: common modules
Programming
Databases
Web Design
Internet Computing
Requirements Analysis
Human Computer Interaction
Professional Practice
Computing Context
Year 1: course-specific modules
Mathematics
Maintaining Computer Systems
Year 2
Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation
Databases
Software Architectures
Formal Specifications
Project Management
Operating Systems
User-centred Design for Interaction
Research Methods
Optional placement year
Final year
A major project
Distributed Systems Principles
Research Methods
Options
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DDM.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to years 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Our computing degrees are designed to prepare you for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development. Graduates are equipped with the appropriate skills to develop software for applications from mobile phones to air traffic control and patient monitoring systems.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BSc Hons Software Engineering [J4EG007]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 12,500 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.