Software Engineering BSc Hons
What will you study?
Our Software Engineering courses offer you a broad computer science curriculum with an emphasis on software engineering and design. You will gain the technical knowledge needed to manage and develop high-quality, well-designed software systems along with an understanding of business and system requirements.
Your degree begins with a study of Software Development, Fundamentals of Computer Science and Information Systems and Digital Systems before moving on to subjects including Networks and Operating Systems in the second year. In your final year, you complete Design Studio projects alongside several core courses.
Where could it take you?
A Software Engineering degree will provide you with skills that are in high demand within industry. Recent graduates have found work in companies providing novel computing solutions ranging from
e-commerce to advanced military systems. Others have set up their own businesses and many choose to go on to further study.
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.
Typical entry requirements
For courses starting in 2013:
A-level: ABB. We normally expect three A-levels. General Studies: Accepted as one of the best three grades if four A-levels are presented. Key Skills: Not included in the offer. GCSE: Maths and English Language at least grade C. Scottish Highers: BBBBB Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information International Bacc: 32 points overall with 16 points in 3 HL subjects IELTS: 6.0BTEC: DDM HNC/D in Computing: Distinctions in all relevant units with merits in remaining units considered for direct entry to Part II. Mature students: Applications welcome. Evidence of formal study required, including Access to Higher Education courses, within the past three years. We always interview mature students. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
Financial Support
Lancaster University has committed £2.7m in scholarships and bursaries to help with your fees and living costs. Our financial support depends on your circumstances and how well you do in your A-levels (or equivalent academic qualifications) before starting study with us.
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. For students starting their study with us in 2013, over 600 each year will be entitled to bursaries and/or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. For UK students entering in 2013 we will have the following financial support available: An Academic Scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to any student from the UK entering with A*, A*, A or equivalent academic qualifications
An Access Scholarship of £1,000 per year for all UK students from households with an income of less than £42,600 who achieve grades of A*, A, A or the equivalent academic qualifications
A Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 per annum for all students from England with a household income of more than £25,000 but less than £42,600
As part of the National Scholarship Programme, a £1,000 Bursary, a £1,000 Fee Waiver and a £1,000 Accommodation Discount in the first year of study, for students from England with a household income of less than £25,000. Plus a Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 in subsequent years.
*All of the financial awards above are subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access July 2012.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page
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Essential Info
UCAS Code: G602
For Entry: 2013
Duration: Full time 3 Year(s)
Department: Computing and Communications (School of)
Phone: +44 (0)1524 510311
Course Structure
For information on the course structure as followed by our current students, please see Lancaster University's Online Courses Handbook