Software Engineering

Develop software engineering skills across areas such as full stack development, programming data science and security and prepare for a potential career in this sector.

This course may suit aspiring software engineers, developers and tech professionals looking to build skills in programming, data science, cybersecurity and Agile practices, supporting potential careers in the technology sector.

Key course highlights

• Hands-on software development: build practical skills in Python, C++, web/mobile app creation and Agile methodologies through project-based learning.

• Industry-aligned expertise: develop knowledge in cyber security, data analytics and ethical computing with access to specialist labs and industry connections.

• Professional readiness: develop teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills by exploring real-world scenarios and ethical considerations in the tech industry.

Why you should study this course

• Industry-ready skills: build practical experience through hands-on software development projects designed to support your preparation for roles in the technology sector.

• Industry-standard facilities: access dedicated cyber security labs, high-performance computing resources and industry-standard software as a part of your learning.

• Real-world experience: work on live case studies and team-based software projects.

• Optional industry placements are available to help you boost your employability.

• Professional and ethical expertise: develop teamwork, leadership and ethical decision-making skills, guided by industry insights from guest lectures (optional extras, subject to availability).

• Strong career prospects: build a work portfolio, including a final-year project, which could help you prepare for roles such as software developer, cyber security analyst, technical architect, quality assurance engineer or data scientist.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

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Course Modules

Year One

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first-year courses
Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with AI MSci/BSc (Hons)
Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)
Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Modules
The Web and Human Centred Programming
Computer Systems
Programming and AI
Programming and Software Development

Year Two Modules
Algorithms
Full Stack Development
Software Engineering
Operating System and Security

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final Year
Programming Paradigms and Approaches
Project (Single)
User Experience Design (UXD)
Embedded Software Engineering

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

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