Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

As a Software Engineering student at DMU, you will gain the technical expertise required to design and develop software integral to the devices and systems that shape our daily lives at home, work, and within our communities. This course offers a specialist pathway within Computer Science, sharing a common foundation of subjects during the first two years of study. In your final year, the focus shifts to the development of software for a range of platforms, including cutting-edge mobile devices and embedded systems. You will also explore the structure and dynamics of organisations, gaining valuable insights into the commercial environment where systems are commissioned and implemented. The curriculum addresses crucial professional considerations, such as computer ethics, law, and security, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry. This programme allows you to shape your learning to suit your career aspirations, with a variety of optional final-year modules available, including Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, and Embedded Systems and IoT. The curriculum offers a balanced mix of theory and practical application, integrating modern technologies designed for multi-core platforms. Outside of formal teaching, you can join vibrant student societies like the Games Society, Robotics Club, and Google’s Developer Student Club to enhance your skills and explore your interests. The course prepares you for a career in the dynamic software industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as

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. Fully certified by the British Computer Society (BCS), the course meets rigorous academic and professional standards, offering you a recognised mark of quality assurance. * Accreditation from BCS provides you with independent assurance and recognition of the quality of our computing education. Your course content and provision are assessed by academics and employers, aligned with IT industry frameworks and benchmarked against other educational institutions, to ensure they meet the rigorous standards set by the profession. Students choose to study BCS-accredited degrees knowing they’ll gain the right set of technical, personal and professional skills for the evolving tech industry — while employers can be confident that graduates are prepped and ready to make an impact in their business.