Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and ...Read more

As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements. In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems. You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one. Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as computer programmer, web developer, software engineer, IT solution analyst or app developer - our graduates are highly sought after, within fifteen months of completing their course, 93% of our students are in further study or work.

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55/279
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28th
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72nd
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Isa
12 Feb 26

The professors are very supportive and always there to help outside lecture hours. Very accesible and available space to work..Read more

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Gabriela
12 Feb 26

I have learned a lot of new things and have had great support since I started studying. A bit more support and feedback coming from the teachers could be more appreciated. The uni..Read more

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48 - 72 Grades / Points required

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£18,800 per year

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Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year

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Bournemouth University
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