Software Engineering
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study a software engineering degree with us and you’ll build the essential skills you need to work with software systems – opening the door to a range of career opportunities. You’ll cover all aspects of the software engineering process, with a focus on the methodical approach to robust, error-free software design and development. In your first year, you’ll start with the core principles of computer architecture, databases, web design and programming.
You’ll then begin to specialise, with areas of study like software design and development processes, full-stack web development and advanced pro
Key highlights
- Covers the full software engineering process from design to development
- Focus on methodical approaches to robust, error-free software
- First-year grounding in computer architecture, databases, web design and programming
- Specialise in software design and development processes
- Full-stack web development studied as a specialist area
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Comput
- BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122
- UCAS tariff points: 122 — Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development.
- T-level: Merit — to include in Digital Produc
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
- HNC / HND — or an equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/Computing subject may be considered for direct entry onto the second ye
- Additional condition: interview — Applicants for final year entry will be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability for the course.
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Software engineer
- Software developer
- Full-stack web developer
- Software tester
- Systems analyst
- Database developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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