Software Engineering (Top-Up)

• Access a wide range of specialist software and tools including dedicated computer science and cyber security laboratories, containing Linux and Microsoft platforms

• Be inspired by an expert team of research-active academics who work at the forefront of the field

• Develop an appreciation of the wider role digital technologies play in an organisational context

  This top-up degree allows students who have completed relevant Level 4 and 5 qualifications elsewhere to join the final year of our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering programme, enabling you to gain a full Bachelor's degree in just one academic year.

Are you passionate about solving global digital challenges and improving the efficiency of our everyday technologies? Are you inspired by the opportunity to develop highly efficient products and systems that will transform a wide range of vital industries, from banking to healthcare?

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

Through a unique programme of modules, you will develop the advanced technical expertise, collaboration and communication skills to turbo charge your employability and agility in a rapidly evolving industry. Your modules cover a combination of key practical and technical skills in software engineering principles.

You will study in a learning environment with research-informed teaching, providing accessible and tailored support for all aspects of 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.

Throughout your journey, you will develop core knowledge in programming, secure systems, applications development, UX design and cross platform mobile development. There are also a range of fascinating optional modules so you can tailor your learning to your career aspirations. Depending on the optional modules you choose, you may graduate with a specialism in Cloud Technologies or DevOps.