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Software Engineering

Software engineering (SE) is concerned with developing and maintaining software systems that behave reliably and efficiently, are affordable to develop and maintain, and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined for them. It is important because of the impact of large, expensive software systems and the role of software in safety-critical applications. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering.

Good to Know

Universities Offering Degrees within

Software Engineering

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Bath
UK
One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements.
All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad.
University of Birmingham
UK, UAE
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Brunel University London
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Cardiff University
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Carleton University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
University of Exeter
UK
Our high quality education is offered in a safe, supportive and friendly environment at our campuses
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Employability-driven and student-focused teaching
Constructor University
Germany
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Keele University
One of the largest campuses in the UK. Birmingham and Manchester are both within easy reach by train
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc/BEng
Computer Science and Engineering
BSc
Games Software Engineering
BSc
Software Development
BSc
Engineering Mathematics
BSc/BEng
Software Engineering
BSc
Computer Programming
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Useful Skills

Idea Visualisation
Programming / Coding
ICT
Analytical
Mathematical
Data Manipulation
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Design Mindset
Teamwork
Leadership
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