Software Engineering

Ulster University
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Sandwich 4 Years Software engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

The Software Engineering programme is aimed at those motivated by the value of an engineering approach to the development of software systems and who enjoy finding elegant solutions to complex software problems. The demand for these graduates from the software industry is relentless

You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques.

You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.

You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example, Python and Java and examine areas such as Information Infrastructures, Professional Skills, Software Quality, Physical Computing and Web Development.

Given the variety of computing applications in the Software Engineering field, there are a number of jobs that will be accessible for a Software Engineering graduate such as Software Developer, Database Engineer, Reliability Engineering, Software Testing Engineer and Security Specialist.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher BBBCC
Scottish Advanced Higher CCC
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Belfast
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000