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Software Engineering (Top-up)

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Holloway
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Why study this course?

If you have a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a computing-based subject or equivalent, this internationally recognised qualification gives you a chance to top-up to a degree. Giving you key skills in building software with the latest theoretical understanding, complete with full coverage of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Certificate in Software Testing syllabus, this career-focused degree is designed to help you succeed in the workplace.

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This course will provide you with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in software development and maintenance. You’ll work with the most up-to-date technologies and study the latest industry practices to prepare you for a career in the field.

On this course, you’ll study application development and software engineering and undertake a related project of your choosing. You’ll also have the option to specialise in subjects that interest you, such as artificial intelligence, digital crime or ethical hacking.

There’ll also be the option to undertake a work placement to further boost your CV and expose you to the industry.

What our students say

"I really enjoyed learning about new software and new skill sets that could help me in the future."
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Modules

Course Modules

Year 3 modules include:

Advanced Software Engineering (core, 30 credits)
Application Development (core, 30 credits)
Project (core, 30 credits)
Advanced Database Systems Development (option, 30 credits)
Artificial Intelligence (option, 15 credits)
Digital Crime Investigation (option, 30 credits)
Distributed and Internet Systems (option, 30 credits)
Ecommerce & Ebusiness (option, 30 credits)
Ethical Hacking (option, 15 credits)
Formal Specification & Software Implementation (option, 30 credits)
Long Work Placement (option, 30 credits)
Management Support Systems (option, 15 credits)
Mobile Applications (option, 15 credits)
Network and Cloud Security (option, 30 credits)
Work Related Learning II (option, 15 credits)
Work Related Learning II (option, 15 credits)

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Holloway

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
L68

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Application codes

Institution code:
L68

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

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Not accepted

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements you should have: a minimum of 240 credits from a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND), a Foundation Degree (FdSc) or an Association of Computer Professionals (ACP) Advanced Diploma in Computer Science. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent eg Key Skills Level 2 in Communications, Functional Skills Level 2 or Adult Literacy Level 2).

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fees for year 1 of this course are charged at £10,050 per year for Home/UK full time students and £2,510 per 30 credit module for Home/UK part time students. The following academic years will be charged at the government capped rate.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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