University of Southampton

Software Engineering (BEng)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Learn to how to become a software engineer as you develop reliable, complex and secure software systems. From mobile banking apps to aircraft autopilot controls, you’ll learn how to analyse software needs, then design, test and build a system that meets them. On this BEng Software Engineering degree you'll combine hands-on software development with a core knowledge of software engineering.

Specialist modules will let you explore new developments in areas such as: robotics systems cyber security cloud application development You’ll also develop crucial skills for software engineering projects, including: communication teamwork project management Our main computer lab has over 100 high-spec computer workstations and acts as the department’s social hub. You'll have access to our dedicated facilities, including: software projects laboratory David Barron computing laboratory cyber security laboratory centre for hybrid biodevices Our academics are recognised internationally as leaders in the

Key highlights

  • Specialist modules in robotics systems, cyber security and cloud development
  • Combines hands-on software development with core software engineering knowledge
  • Learn to analyse needs, then design, test and build systems
  • Main lab with over 100 high-spec workstations and social hub
  • Dedicated software projects and cyber security laboratories
  • Develops communication, teamwork and project management skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: A*AA — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A
  • A-level: AAA — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: A*A — to include including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D*; combined with BTEC
  • A-level: AA — to include including mathematics; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: D*D — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Software engineer
  • Software developer
  • Cyber security engineer
  • Cloud application developer
  • Robotics software engineer
  • Software test engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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