Buckinghamshire New University

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Understanding modern technologies

Beyond core computing topics, you’ll also study a number of development technologies and tools. We’ll look at how users interact with systems, known as user experience, or UX, and develop skills for communication, planning and problem-solving. In your first year, you’ll focus on these fundamentals, which are regarded as essential by future employers.

Putting your software skills into practice

During this course you’ll acquire skills in programming, building secure web and mobile applications, and working on team-based software projects. You’ll learn about Agile development and how to develop highly dependable systems using the industry-standard UML. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the process involved in managing the development of large-scale software projects.

Specialist optional modules allow you to explore: artificial intelligence, media programming, real-time systems, cloud computing and security.

Creating software products

You’ll be able to apply your new-found skills and knowledge to develop a substantial software product of your choice. This final project can be presented in support of applications to potential employers.

Course details

In a rapidly changing and evolving industry, we continue to develop our course, employing new and improved technologies along the way. Our strong computing team includes lecturers with vast experience in their respective fields. This exciting course allows students to explore the diversity of modern software engineering, gaining the integral skills required by today’s industry workplace.

Work on real-life briefs

You’ll have the opportunity to work on real-life briefs. These enable students to put their software engineering skills into practice and learn what it takes to liaise with clients, work to deadlines and solve problems in a real-time environment.

It’s not just computer science

Throughout the Software Engineering course, you’ll gain a broad spectrum of expertise including management, costing and project delivery. These valuable skills play a fundamental role in producing well-rounded and efficient software engineers and enable you to approach projects in the most productive and analytical way.

The role of software engineers is becoming increasingly prolific. This hands-on, highly vocational course gives you the skills needed for careers in a variety of sectors. These areas may cover commercial, environmental, government, health, education and defence.

Graduates of the degree programme can continue their studies at the postgraduate level, or further enhance their employability by obtaining Microsoft Certification™.