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 feesScholarship 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 £7,500The 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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