University of Bradford

Software Engineering

University of BradfordBradford, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you have a passion for technology, our BEng in Software Engineering (with placement year) will teach you to create and innovate through information technologies and computer programming. It is designed for problem-solvers, looking to address challenges in our interconnected, technology-orientated society. You’ll first learn the principles that underpin computer science, giving you a strong technical foundation on which to build.

The programme shares a common first year with our computer science programmes, enabling you to transfer between programmes at the end of the first year if interests or career aspirations emerge in other areas. View recent student projects The emphasis then moves to the design and implementation of large software engineering programmes, and you will study subjects including: Mobile applications System security management Software verification Database systems The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and p

Key highlights

  • Includes a placement year in industry to build contacts and skills
  • Shared first year allows transfer to computer science programmes
  • Strong technical foundation in the principles of computer science
  • Focus on designing and implementing large software engineering programmes
  • Modules include mobile applications, system security management and software verification
  • Study database systems alongside software engineering specialisms

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Typical offer - 104 UCAS tariff points.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when they have graduated, will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Scholarship for Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence BSc

    International students will be granted a scholarship worth £7,500. This means that they will pay: £16,956 per year

    Up to £7,500
  • The Global Scholar Award

    £5000, £4000, £2000 for eligible countries

  • The Rani Scholarship

    International students will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees. Home students will be paid a yearly stipend of £6,930, increasing by 5% each year.

  • University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition Fee Grant, A Travel and Course Costs Grant, Personal Support.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software engineer
  • Software developer
  • Mobile application developer
  • Database developer
  • Software test engineer
  • Security analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK: £9,790 (Sandwich year: £979) | International: International: £16,890 (Sandwich year: £1,689)

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 University of Bradford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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