BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Gain a rock-solid grounding in the fundamentals of computing, information science and informatics on this British Computer Society accredited degree. Develop the skills to write code, create and manage software projects using the latest agile development methods. And learn about test-driven development and DevOps.
Then specialise in the areas that interest you most – ending with a major individual software project. Previous topics include a wind farm simulation, modelling a self-driving car and an app to find and join live, location-based events. You’ll learn within industry-standard facilities, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3D printers, robots, a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR.
Take a full paid placement year – which gives you outstanding tech industry experience – as a recognised part of your degree. You could compete in international events like the Microsoft Imagine Cup. Or rise to the challenge of creating a computer game over a weekend in our Three Thing Game.
Plus, benefit from our strong links with companies like EA, Sony and Black Marble with frequent talks by experts in the trade.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Computer Society
- Learn agile development, test-driven development and DevOps
- Optional full paid placement year in the tech industry
- Major individual software project in your final year
- Facilities include motion capture, 3D immersive cube, AR, VR and MR
- Industry links with EA, Sony and Black Marble, plus expert talks
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Games Developer
- Full Stack Developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 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 University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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