Software Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Software Engineering underpins many aspects of modern life. It may operate beneath the surface, but the function of intelligent software has the ability to touch our every waking second, and even when we sleep.

The inner workings of software have a profound influence across the world, from the ethics of social media algorithms to delivering connectivity in developing nations. It continues to redefine how we live, learn and work.

A Software Engineering degree from Swansea University can help you find your place in the ever-shifting digital landscape.

You will receive a strong grounding for a range of dynamic careers in related fields such as data science, security analysis and emerging technologies.

A range of transferable skills including team-working, communication, presentation and problem-solving will prove vital when it comes to securing employment.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer CV workshop and you will have access to our Employment Zone, which advertises work placements, part time vacancies and graduate jobs. We have dedicated staff who will always be on hand to provide employability support, throughout your studies.

We hold an annual ‘Project Fair’, giving students the chance to display their third year projects to leading Industry experts. Companies such as Google often visit our students to give lectures on ‘how to get a job with tech giants’.

We take Employability seriously and you will leave Swansea University with much more than a degree, gaining invaluable life skills and experiences on your journey.

Professional Body Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.