Software Engineering degrees in North West England

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University of Lancashire

2 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 98th
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Best experience is the facilities, and the student centre. Worst experience? I have two: the accommodation office and the actual course. During summer break, I am having a lot of problems trying to find somewhere to stay until September 6th, and they have offered me an extension in the same building where I currently am - on the top floor, and I am disabled, which they know. They five hundred quid for me to stay there for just six weeks - disgusting. Second - the course. I was really enjoying it until the summer placement (Bone Boot Camp). The mornings were fine, as we were talking about the skeleton - I want to go into bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology when - or if - I graduate. There were too much emphasis on social media, or a 'Social Media Takeover' as it's called. ! And I thought archaeology and anthropology were sciences, not to be taken lightly, but this makes it seem like a joke, and a bad one, at that. It's clear this course is engineered to appeal to much younger students, and not someone nearly 50, as I am. I am good with technology, but I don't think social media should be part of this course, or career. If I wanted to be an influencer, I would be putting dumb videos on YouTube or TikTok. I just can't take it seriously anymore, and all this stress of what's happening right now? I am really thinking about dropping out, because it's not worth the aggravation. I gave up my home, and my job to do this, and it was obviously a sacrifice that I shouldn't have made. UCLAN is great if you're under 35. If not, you're screwed

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Year 1
  • CO1111:The Computing Challenge
  • CO1409:Programming
  • CO1507:Introduction to Networking
  • CO1508:Computer Systems and Security
  • CO1605:Systems Analysis and Database Design
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Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)
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Year 1
  • CO1111:The Computing Challenge
  • CO1409:Programming
  • CO1507:Introduction to Networking
  • CO1508:Computer Systems and Security
  • CO1605:Systems Analysis and Database Design
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University of Chester

3 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 96th
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WUSCA ranking: 3th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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Edge Hill University

2 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 62nd
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WUSCA ranking: 58th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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Software Engineering
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Year 1
  • CIS1700 Foundations of Computer Science
  • CIS1701 Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
  • CIS1702 Programming 1
  • CIS1703 Programming 2
  • CIS1704 Professional Practice 1
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Liverpool Hope University

8 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 101st
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WUSCA ranking: 47th
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The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

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Software Engineering - BEng
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Year 1
  • Database
  • Introduction to data structures and formal algorithms using Java
  • Introduction to software source control management systems
  • Introduction to web development
  • Mathematics for computing
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Software Engineering (with Year in Industry)
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Year 1
  • Database
  • Introduction to data structures and formal algorithms using Java
  • Introduction to software source control management systems
  • Introduction to web development
  • Mathematics for computing
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Manchester Metropolitan University

4 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 52nd
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Software Engineering
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Year 1
  • Computer Architecture
  • Databases
  • Graduate Skills
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Programming
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Software Engineering with Foundation Year
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Year 1
  • Computer Architecture
  • Databases
  • Graduate Skills
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Programming
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University of Salford

4 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 83rd
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WUSCA ranking: 35th
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Accessibility to facilities such as laptops, support and materials makes it a great place to study. The facilities are also top notch and the buildings are convenient. The quality of lectures can be improved on

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Software Engineering
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Year 1
  • Computer System Internals and Linux
  • Database Systems
  • Professional Development and Practices
  • Programming 1
  • Programming 2
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Liverpool John Moores University

2 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 73rd
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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Good student life, city is easy to navigate Resources for help could be better advertised More mock exams should be made available and more instructions on how to structure exam questions/what is needed to get a first More knowledge on how many marks needed for certain grades could be made more known

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Software Engineering
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Level 4
  • Computer Systems
  • Data Modelling
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Professional Practice
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Software Engineering with Foundation Year
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Level 3
  • Algorithms and Computing
  • Applied Computing
  • Creative Computing
  • Foundation Mathematics for Engineering and Technology 1
  • Information Systems Development
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Lancaster University

4 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 74th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Software Engineering
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Year 1
  • Digital Systems
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Professionalism in Practice
  • Software Development
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  • Digital Systems
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Professionalism in Practice
  • Software Development
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Futureworks

1 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Fantastic communication with tutors with lots of support with work. On a personal level, I would much rather work with Windows computers over the current Mac computers we use. Computers that are running Windows have been assigned very poor monitors which are bad for colour editing, something I went into uni for, but failed to achieve my daily goal to colour grade footage.

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University of Greater Manchester

5 software-engineering courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 106th
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I think there are a lot of resources available lately and even support for international student but I think they could be more facilities to study such as study rooms, more pods available And also more student events!!

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  • Advanced Databases and Big Data
  • Advanced Programming
  • Computer Systems
  • Computing Infrastructure
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
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Software Engineering - BEng (Hons)
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  • Advanced Databases and Big Data
  • Advanced Programming
  • Computing Infrastructure
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Databases
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