University of Roehampton London

BEng in Software Engineering

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Software Development 1
• Computer Systems
• Mathematics for Computer Science
• Software Development 2
• Computing and Society
• Databases

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Project Management
• Software Development 3
• Operating Systems
• Algorithms
• Software Engineering
• Software Architecture and Design

Placement Year

• Industrial Placement

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Final-Year Project
• Data Engineering
• Cyber-Security
• Secure Software Development
• Formal Methods

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.

Placement Year

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.

Why take a placement?

A placement year is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.

How we support you

The University’s Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.

We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three-year version of your programme.

Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.

Foundation Year

This course is offered as a degree with a 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.

During the foundation year:

• Take modules in Maths which will develop your core academic and study skills.
• The syllabus includes a year-long module relevant to your chosen degree subject, such as Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking. This will provide you with a subject-specific knowledge in Computer Science which is essential for success in your degree.

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

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.

We are ranked as the best modern university in London (Times Good University Guide 2022 and Complete University Guide 2022).

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.

Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll have lots of opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond and attend Roehampton’s Jobs Fair where you can find out about opportunities and meet employers.