Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Industrial Placement

Lead the tech landscape with our hands-on software engineering course.
Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with our software engineering course. You will build a strong foundation in computer science and cover advanced topics like:

object-oriented programming
data structures and algorithms
DevOps
software testing.
As a result, you will become a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

A focus on employability
Our software engineering degree is hands-on. You will engage with:

lectures from industry guest speakers
hackathons
field trips to leading tech organisations and industry partners
industry conferences
tech meetups.
Therefore, you will:

develop a thorough understanding of the industry
apply skills to real-world scenarios, enhancing skills crucial for success within the field
grow your network
become a sought-after graduate.

Cutting-edge facilities
You’ll learn in a dynamic environment and access:

computing labs
industry software and platforms
a rich resource library.

About the Placement Year
A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.

It will enable you to:

apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting
build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in
develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace
get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.
Support from St Mary’s every step of the way

Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.

Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.