Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Discover how to design, develop and build systems that help businesses overcome issues and technological problems. Expand your technical expertise in computer networking, system development, databases and mobile. Prepare for a rewarding career as a software engineer.

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you rise to challenges enthusiastically? Our industry-aligned software engineering degree provides you with practical experience in current industry practices that employers value.

Through bespoke modules including Software Development Tools and Testing, you’ll work on real-world projects where you’ll create and test software solutions and explore how to maintain and improve them. Along the way, you’ll develop the essential problem-solving skills and the confidence valued by employers, so that you can hit the ground running in your future career.

We’ll also provide you with the opportunity to enhance your learning by studying abroad or gaining hands-on industry experience through an optional placement year. Whichever path you choose, you’ll graduate with real-world skills, a fresh perspective and the confidence to excel in the fast-paced field of software engineering.

You’ll graduate from the BSc Software Engineering course with the skills needed to manage the software systems businesses rely on. Kickstart your career and gain the practical skills that boost your creative thinking and confidence in the quality of your work.

Software engineers can find themselves in a variety of technical roles, from working on AI in gaming, designing distribution systems or developing mobile software and hardware platforms.

An accredited degree

Please note, the following is only applicable to students who study this course at the Edge Hill University campus.

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing an accredited honours degree is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.

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Your future career

Software engineering is one of the most popular professions in IT. Those who graduate with a BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree from Edge Hill typically work in computer manufacturers or software houses to improve computer efficiency at the initial design stage. Other career paths include operating systems design or developing specialist products.

There’s a broad range of careers you could go into after you graduate. When looking for your first role, you could find yourself as a:

• Software Developer
• Software Testing Engineer
• Java Developer
• Junior Developer

With a strong range of programming languages under your belt, you could apply yourself to many rewarding roles.