Computer Science with Software Engineering

Our BSc in Computer Science with Software Engineering builds essential academic and professional skills, from coding in modern languages such as Python to developing the problem-solving abilities needed to test systems. You’ll gain a solid foundation in modern software engineering practices such as Agile development and Scrum, alongside hands-on experience with key DevOps tools, from version control to continuous integration and build automation. You’ll also explore core principles of system security while developing a strong understanding of legal and ethical challenges and the wider impact of software on society.

Why choose this course?

• Learn to build software systems that are centred around user needs, using current industry practices

• Write code in modern computer languages such as Python

• Gain insight into the legal, ethical and societal implications of software on society

• Optional placement year or international year to boost career prospects

• Employability skills are woven throughout your studies

In a rapidly advancing world, it is essential to ensure that the software underpinning technology is secure, reliable, and user-friendly. With this degree, you’ll take an active role in the full software development lifecycle, designing, building, testing and refining applications that make a real impact.

Computer Science with Software Engineering at Keele is designed to equip you with the technical expertise to manage the tools, techniques, and processes needed to meet the demands of clients and users. You will learn how to design and build software systems that are easy to maintain, adaptable to change, and responsive to evolving technologies. Additionally, the programme develops a strong human-centred approach to software development, linked closely to the research expertise in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.

We’ll also help you think critically about the wider impact of technology. You’ll explore the professional, economic, social, environmental, moral and ethical issues involved in the sustainable exploitation of computer technology and software systems, so you graduate ready to act as a responsible, forward-thinking professional. 

Throughout the programme there’s a variety of teaching and learning activities informed by and involving our partners from industry. This includes a series of guest lectures from organisations such as Microsoft, the BBC, and CapGemini, as well as grouped and individual projects potentially involving real-world data from industry.

From dedicated professional development sessions and industry guest lectures to tailored careers support, employability is embedded throughout your studies. The programme also includes the option to enhance your experience through either a flexible-short or year-long industry placement. Alternatively, if you’re interested in teaching, a specialist option offers experience in educational settings.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.