Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Our technological world is creating a huge demand for skilled professionals who can design, build and maintain computer courses, databases and applications, to help solve problems and drive efficiencies. with a specialist degree in software engineering, you could be one of them. launched in 2015/16, this three-year course will give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience you need for a successful career in software, as a developer, an engineer or an entrepreneur. our software engineering teaching has been hailed as a ‘best practice’ example of computer science education by bcs, the chartered institute for it.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Software engineering is a rapidly growing field with impressive starting salaries and global demand. our students are highly employable, thanks to our innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning teaching. this course will teach you to manage projects from conception through to delivery, with technical precision and a professional ethos. you will learn to analyse and solve problems with creativity and flair, and propose cost-effective, efficient solutions. by the time you graduate you will be skilled at designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software systems, and you will also have valuable transferrable skills such as: team working, advanced it skills, critical thinking, data handling, coding, communications, time management and self-motivation.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: