Software Engineering

Our Software Engineering programme enables you to develop the skills to implement solutions to complex software problems. It is designed to offer both a general understanding of computer science as well as specialist skills in secure software development.

Through a unique programme of modules, over three or four years (with placement), you will develop the advanced technical expertise, collaboration and communication skills to ensure you remain agile in a rapidly evolving industry.

These include a combination of key practical and technical skills in software engineering principles, which will enable you to enter careers such as systems engineer web developer, computer programmer, software engineer, analyst programmer and firmware developer.

You will study in an excellent working and learning environment with research-informed teaching and accessible and appropriate support for all aspects of student academic and personal skills development. You will also benefit from access to interdisciplinary cross-department specialists within The University of Winchester Business School and links to the British Computer Society.

In Year 1, you will develop fundamental core knowledge from modules such as Introduction to Cyber Security and Networks; Introduction to Software Design and Development; Information Systems and Organisations; Innovative Systems; Data Structures and Operating Systems, and Database Analysis and Design.

In Year 2, you will engage with new subjects that will help you identify possible career paths. You will develop an in-depth understanding of Software Development and Testing, Secure Systems Architectures, Integrated Project, Human Computer Interaction, Functional Programming, and Discrete Mathematics and Advanced Algorithms.

An optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to enhance your employability, business understanding and professional skills through a sandwich placement year.

In your final year, you will deepen your knowledge in Advanced Software Development, Intellectual Property and Information Rights, Developing for the Cloud and you undertake a Computing Project in your chosen area of special interest.

As the world continues to rely on computers and their systems, the need for highly skilled software engineers grows. There are excellent opportunities for qualified graduates with high average starting salaries.

You will be equipped to enter a variety of computer science and software engineering roles including graduate systems engineer, web developer, computer programmer, software engineer, analyst programmer and firmware developer.