Introduction
Become an expert software engineer and take your coding and programming skills to the next level with our Software Engineering BSc (Hons) degree.
If you're fascinated by coding and are looking to take your interest further, our Software Engineering degree in Cambridge is for you.
Learn techniques to identify, analyse and test IT solutions that industry needs and gain the edge on the competition with an optional placement year.
You’ll get the chance to develop essential skills in popular and relevant programming languages including JavaScript, Java, PHP and .net framework supported by MySQL and MSSQL Server databases. You’ll also build up all of the skills and knowledge you need to create and implement innovative IT systems.
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Our Software Engineering degree has been designed with employers in mind, so you’ll be equipped with all the skills you need as a graduate.
You’ll get the chance to stay ahead of the game as you apply new models, techniques and tools for implementing custom designed systems while delivering high standard software products for various platforms.
As a student at ARU, you'll develop essential programming skills that are key to industry and learn to apply your new coding skills to a variety of programming languages. You'll also learn how to implement sophisticated, secure data systems and develop important skills in data handling techniques that are required by many employers.
There are plenty of opportunities for practical work as you carry out individual and team tasks in the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation, testing and maintenance of a software system.
Our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree offers an optional placement year, where you can build up experience working in the industry, and make contacts to benefit your studies and enhance your long-term career prospects.
Facilities and accreditation
Industry-standard facilities
As part of your Software Engineering studies at ARU, you’ll have:
- the chance to develop essential skills in popular and relevant programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, PHP and .net framework supported by MySQL and MSSQL Server databases
- labs and skills spaces to support your learning
- access to award-winning library and IT facilities
- face-to-face sessions as well as materials on our online learning management system
- the opportunity to take a placement year to further develop your skills and understanding of software engineering.
BCS and IET accreditation
Our degree course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. This accreditation means you will be taught the appropriate skills and knowledge for an engineering career and professional registration with the IET.
Careers
There’s a shortage of qualified IT graduates and with our Software Engineering degree, you’ll not only build upon your skills in coding and programming skills – you’ll understand what business are looking for and why.
As a graduate you could go on to work in main-line business IT applications development and support, general IT systems support roles or web development. With additional teacher training, teaching IT at both secondary and further education levels could also be an option available to you.
As part of your Software Engineering studies, the opportunity of a placement year could see you working in industry, making contacts and building up both your experience and knowledge in the kind of environment you might ultimately work in.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Cyber Security. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
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