Software Engineering

A Software Engineering degree at Brighton prepares you to design, build, test, deploy and sustainably maintain software systems that solve real-world problems. You’ll develop technical and creative problem-solving skills, learning to analyse and design software architectures while building a professional project portfolio. Project work and the option of a paid placement year help you put learning into practice and showcase your capabilities to employers.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, whatever your background. The course is full of opportunities to build real‑world experience through team projects, hackathons, employer‑set briefs and an optional year‑long placement. Our inclusive approach to learning means we help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Graduates go on to roles such as software engineer, system architect, DevOps engineer, mobile or web developer and technical consultant or progress to postgraduate study.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Gain a degree with professional accreditation from BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, aligning your learning with industry benchmarks and supporting professional recognition.

• Build a strong portfolio – complete year-long and final-year projects that showcase your experience and technical depth to future employers.

• Industry engagement and support – work on live client briefs, attend events like Game Jams and Codefest and benefit from networking via Brighton’s digital sector.

• Learn specialist technical skills – master programming, object-oriented design, software architecture, testing and secure development practices, alongside modern frameworks and tools used in industry.

• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional paid placement year, funded internships and employer-led projects.

• Professional-standard facilities – train in specialist spaces, including robotics, VR and usability labs, CISCO-certified networking/security labs and a simulation suite with flight and car simulators.

• Learn with innovative researchers and contribute to impact-driven projects and engage with staff who bring current research into teaching, giving you opportunities to align your projects with real industry and societal challenges.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Software Engineering
Brighton & Hove has a vibrant tech scene, from creative digital and UX studios to data, cloud and cybersecurity firms, offering meet-ups, internships and graduate roles. Studying here connects your projects to an active community and a city known for its innovation and start‑up culture.