BSc(Hons) Software Engineering: University of the West of England

Introduction

The number of different types of large, complex software-intensive systems - eg automatic flight-landing systems, hospital patient monitoring and control systems, etc - deployed within modern societies is increasing. It seems likely that society's need for such complex computer-based systems will continue to grow.

The BSc(Hons) Software Engineering degree, which has been established for many years, introduces you into the profession of software engineering by providing you with the skills and knowledge to develop such computer-based systems. The degree emphasises both the analytical skills required to understand the real-world context of computer-based systems, and the technical, social, and management skills required to develop them successfully. Technical skills include designing, writing, and testing programs.

Course Content

The degree has the following aims and objectives:

• To teach computer-based systems development skills, eg requirements analysis, design, programming and testing
• To teach computer-based systems project managing skills, eg planning, estimating, monitoring, and controlling
• To prepare you for a career in software engineering
• To prepare you for postgraduate study and research in software engineering

Careers/further study

As a graduate in software engineering, you can expect to be considered for any position requiring programming skills, for example, IT-related work in an insurance company or an airline. In addition, you can also expect to be considered for positions in software houses, eg Logica, which offer experience in developing a wide range of computer-based systems. Software engineers should expect to develop their careers in at least two possible directions - either technically or into team, project, or higher management.

Entry requirements

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact by

• telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
• e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK