Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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 methodical, industry-standard, team-based approaches used to design and develop robust, error-free software systems.In your first year, you’ll start with the core principles of computing, how to build software applications within high-level programming languages, create web sites, design and develop database systems and work on a team project which tackles a real world inspired challenge.As you progress, you’ll develop full-stack web development, secure coding, testing as well as advanced programming and development skills in a range of programming languages and environments. You’ll also tackle industry-inspired team-based projects and a large-scale software project in your final year. This will help you to build vital project management skills, as well as giving you a sound understanding of the role of software development, management and collaboration tools within the software life cycle.Our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Science degrees share a common first year, allowing you to switch between these courses at the end of your first year.This course is available with a foundation year.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS*** **Placement opportunities:** The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industrial placement, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employability on graduation.* **Graduate ready for the future:** Experience working as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems via group projects, and develop skills through hackathons, gaming events and the Students' Union Computing Society.* **Study in cutting-edge facilities:** Our facilities include teaching labs equipped with high-spec PCs with specialist, industry-standard software, a games lab, UX lab with VR headsets and a dedicated computing and maths learning studio.* **Professional study environment:** Our £115m Dalton building is designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research. This means you will learn in an environment where you can develop the practical skills, confidence, and experience that employers value.* **Study in a city of technology:** Manchester is the UK's leading tech hub outside of London and the national leader in AI readiness, home to major companies in the digital, creative, fintech and health technology sectors.

School of Computing and Mathematics