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Software Engineering (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Chester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-23
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Software is the cornerstone of the modern world; prepare yourself for a career that can help shape the future of humanity.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Our Software Engineering degree aims to produce industry-ready graduates who have the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed. Our programme structure encourages you to unleash your creative side by designing and prototyping user interfaces as well as sharpen your problem solving and analytical skills by writing code to develop software for multiple platforms. We harness current industry software tools and teach the latest techniques in software testing, deployment and overall management of projects. In parallel to studying these topics we aim for you to put these skills into practice by contributing to live projects and work placements throughout the programme.
Why study this course with us?
The Department of Computer Science is an innovative, forward-thinking department with a strong rate of student satisfaction and employability.
The course is taught at Thornton Science Park, a modern location that is home to an extensive range of purpose-built facilities, and home to several technology and engineering companies, providing you with excellent opportunities to build your learning and practical experience.
Assessment
Assessment involves a combination of assignments, project work, group work, presentations and examinations, varying in balance from module to module. In line with the requirements of industry, all our modules have been designed from the ground up to incorporate assessment of key and subject-related skills.
Job prospects
Graduates of this programme can expect to enter a range of graduate-level careers, including: A Software Developer, Software Test Engineer, Systems Administrator, Project Manager, UX Developer, Product Manager or Data Analyst.
Application deadline
25 January
Tuition fees
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University League Table
60th
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Campus address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England
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65th out of 114 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 236122 52%74th
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/ Max 10079.0 79%58th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.91 78%27th
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