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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BSc (Hons)
Study the processes used to design, develop and test computer software. You’ll build the expertise to become a software engineer and solve real-world problems.
Choose strong career prospects
Software engineers are in high demand. Completing this degree with will give you the knowledge needed to work at the forefront of this exciting sector.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Industry work placement
Following your second year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an industry-based work placement. During your placement, you’ll gain real-life experience and develop hands-on software-engineering skills.
Software engineering focused delivery
This course includes modules designed to help you develop the expertise required to become a software engineer, so you’ll be primed to join the workforce when you graduate.
Hands-on learning
Practical experience will be at the heart of your learning. We have strong connections with industry, and you’ll have the option to do a placement year. Previous students have worked at NHS Digital, Sky and Rolls Royce.
Developing real-life usable software products, team projects, and presentations, will help you link theory to industry practice.
Specialist facilities
You’ll have access to a range of resources. These will include a wide variety of software engineering tools, languages and environments. You’ll also be able to use our sandbox lab with full administrator rights, giving you the freedom to work on a range of technologies. This will enable you to develop advanced skills using a variety of tools and the possibility of learning systems development with Raspberry Pi and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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