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Software engineering is a field that utilizes professional engineering methods to build and maintain large-scale, intricate software systems. This program combines a comprehensive computer science foundation with specialized software engineering training. The initial two years focus on software creation, professional coding, system and data modeling, networking fundamentals, and user interface design. With this groundwork, you'll delve deeper into software engineering, mastering how to assess, plan, build, and test computer systems. You'll also explore engineering methodologies, including those based on software metrics.
Our alumni have pursued careers as software engineers, coders, web developers, business analysts, database specialists, project leaders, and IT advisors, or continued their education through postgraduate programs at the University of Hertfordshire or elsewhere. Career opportunities span various industries such as technology, business, education, and public service. Notable past employers include Blackberry, GSK, HP, IBM, John Lewis, and T-Mobile.
Program length: 3 years (4 years with placement year)
International study available
Professional placement opportunity