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Clearing 2023 This course is currently closed for applications for 2023 entry Find out how clearing works Apply through clearing Speak to a student ambassador Call the Clearing helpline on: +44 (0)161 247 3000 Course overview Study a software engineering degree with us and you’ll build the essential skills you need to work with software systems – opening the door to a range of career opportunities. You’ll cover all aspects of the software engineering process, with a focus on the methodical approach to robust, error-free software design and development. In your first year, you’ll start with the core principles of computer architecture, databases, web design and programming. You’ll then begin to specialise, with areas of study like software design and development processes, full-stack web development and advanced programming. As you progress, you’ll develop knowledge of cloud computing, full-stack web development, software testing, as well as advanced development skills in a ...Continue reading What you need to know When does the course start? September 2023 September 2024 What is the length of the course? 3 years full-time 4 years with placement 4 years with foundation year How many UCAS points do I need? 120-128 Where will I study this course? Manchester Features and benefits “Software engineering is very much a vocational domain. The software engineering degree at Manchester Met focuses on building industry-ready graduates through a series of projects and assignments that mimic real-world problems. In undertaking such projects, students learn to build, manage and maintain large, scalable software systems that are relevant to industry today.”Dr Ashley Williams BSc (Hons) Software Engineering Programme Leader Course Information On our computing degrees, you’ll develop the analytical, logical thinking, problem-solving and professional skills necessary not just to keep up with this rapidly developing subject area, but to drive it forward. We provide teaching in specialist laboratories with high-performance computers and the latest industry-standard software. We also have strong industry links in a city with one of the biggest creative and digital sectors in the UK. Our courses are developed with industry in mind, giving you the skills and knowledge you’ll need in the workplace. This ensures that by the time you leave us, you’ll be well placed to pursue a range of careers across a variety of sectors. Study software engineering and you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the processes involved in software development, from design through to development and testing, and you’ll develop broad practical skills in programming, web development and database design. We’ve designed the course content to meet the needs of the industry, so you can be confident the skills you’re learning are the skills that employers look for. Accreditations, Awards and Endorsements endorsement The Chartered Institute for IT We are an educational affiliate of the BCS, the chartered professional body for IT in the UK. endorsement Chartered Institute of Information Security The Department of Computing and Mathematics is an academic partner of the Institute of Information Security Professionals. endorsement Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) We are an Academy of the Computer Technology Industry Association and deliver their partner programme which provides a pathway for students towards a rewarding, high-growth IT career. endorsement Institute of Coding We are part of the new £40m national Institute of Coding, and leading the charge to make coding accessible for all and to train the North West’s future digital workforce. accreditation British Computer Society This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. In Year 1, you will study core disciplines of software engineering, which typically include an introduction to programming, mathematics for computing, computer systems fundamentals, computer architecture, information systems, web design and development, and programming in Java and databases. You’ll also develop your study, communication and teamworking skills. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change. Core units Programming This unit introduces computer programming in a high-level programming language and includes principles and practice in problem-solving, program design, solution implementation and testing. You will gain practical experience in developing software using industry-standard programming languages and tools. Graduate Skills This unit introduces a range of skills required for you to succeed both on your degree and into graduate employment. The unit aims to help you to develop your own personal, independent, and proactive studying methodology to be effective life-long learners. Computer Architecture This unit introduces you to the fundamental building blocks of digital systems, including the basic architecture of microprocessors and digital logic. You will learn how microprocessors are programmed at a low level and gain an appreciation for working with numeral systems commonly used in the computing domain (eg: binary). Mathematics for Computing This unit provides the essential mathematical foundation for further study in computing, covering a variety of applied mathematical topics suitable for a range of computing disciplines. Web Development This unit introduces you to the key concepts, standards and technologies that underpin the modern web. You will gain practical experience with contemporary client-side web programming tools and techniques to build websites compliant with widely adopted industry standards. Databases This unit introduces you to the use of the relational model to structure data for efficient storage and retrieval. You will gain practical experience in the construction and usage of relational databases in an industry-standard relational database management system. Team Project This unit offers you the opportunity to collaborate on a programme-specific team project, collecting ideas from across their first year of study. Working in a team offers you the chance to develop both independent and team working skills, project planning, and helps you prepare for the second year of study. Study and assessment breakdown 10 credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, group work activities and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. Some or all of this work may be formally assessed, depending on the course you are studying. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning. Study Year 1 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 2 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 3 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 80% independent study Assessment Year 1 100% coursework Year 2 100% coursework Year 3 100% coursework Optional foundation year Study 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 70% independent study Assessment 80% coursework; 20% examination Additional information about this course Students are expected to behave in a professional and business like manner when on placement or conducting projects with external partners. Placement options The full-time four year placement route provides the opportunity to go on a placement for at least 36 weeks, where you’ll get a taste of professional life. A placement not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and experience, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work. We offer a wide range of services to help you find the right placement, including employer presentations, advice and fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placements, the better. This may be subject to availability. Your second year will build on your knowledge, with core units typically exploring areas such as advanced programming, full-stack web development, software development processes, and software design and architecture. You’ll also start developing your employability by engaging with the computing industry and community. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change. Core units Advanced Programming This unit tasks you with working on industry-inspired problems involving the creation of moderately complex software solutions. You will gain practical experience of documenting and testing existing code, as well as creating applications using a variety of libraries, tools, design patterns and techniques. Full-Stack Web Development This unit furthers your web development knowledge and skills, tasking you with studying client-side and server-side web development languages, platforms, tools and technologies to create complete web applications. Industry and Community Engagement This unit capitalises on the uniquely vibrant technology community in Manchester, challenging you to curate a portfolio of professional interests within the field by engaging with the local tech community at various events. Through self-reflection, you will develop new interests, and learn to see your course in a wider technological, social and ethical context. Software Development Processes You will study the software development lifecycle, including the analysis, modelling, specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software systems. You will be able to contrast different project management methodologies, selecting individual techniques to suit the project at hand. Software Design and Architecture In this unit you will study standard architectures and designs for solving common software problems. You will learn to make informed trade-offs between performance, readability, maintainability and reusability in their software. In addition, you will gain experience of engineering software for reliability when dealing with inputs from users or other systems. Thematic Project Building on the knowledge and skills that you have developed so far on the programme, the thematic project will allow you to further develop your project management, team working and communication skills by applying those skills to a given industry, or research, inspired project. Wider aspects such as social, security, ethical and legal issues will be embedded in the project work where appropriate. Study and assessment breakdown 10 credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, group work activities and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. Some or all of this work may be formally assessed, depending on the course you are studying. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning. Study Year 1 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 2 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 3 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 80% independent study Assessment Year 1 100% coursework Year 2 100% coursework Year 3 100% coursework Optional foundation year Study 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 70% independent study Assessment 80% coursework; 20% examination Additional information about this course Students are expected to behave in a professional and business like manner when on placement or conducting projects with external partners. Placement options The full-time four year placement route provides the opportunity to go on a placement for at least 36 weeks, where you’ll get a taste of professional life. A placement not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and experience, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work. We offer a wide range of services to help you find the right placement, including employer presentations, advice and fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placements, the better. This may be subject to availability. In your third year, you will have the choice to either go on a placement, where you'll work for a year in industry, or continue directly into your final year of study. In your final year, you will develop your knowledge of advanced topics and, supervised by a member of academic staff, you will complete a technical project in line with your own interests. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change. Core units Software Testing and Quality Assurance In this unit, you will study a variety of contemporary software verification and testing tools and techniques. You will gain experience testing various aspects of a system’s behaviour using industry-standard test automation tools and strategies. Programming Languages and Paradigms This unit examines the design and evolution of programming languages with a focus on comparative analysis and critical evaluation of programming language concepts and paradigms. Research Methods This unit will prepare you for the synoptic project by introducing the scientific method and presenting the main approaches to perform, analyse, classify and communicate research. Synoptic Project The synoptic project allows you to consolidate your learning from your degree programme into a final project, bringing together ideas and techniques from throughout your study. From this project, you will produce the centrepiece of their degree work portfolio. Cloud Computing You will architect scalable software solutions using commercially available cloud infrastructure. You will learn to make informed decisions on which cloud provider is most suitable for a project based on cost or technical suitability. In addition, you will gain experience of developing software using the tools and published documentation of a platform provider. Option units Mobile Computing This unit offers you the opportunity to explore the development of applications designed to run on mobile computing devices. You will gain practical experience of using device emulators, frameworks, APIs and libraries for the development of mobile apps that utilise specialist features of mobile devices. Rapid Applied Problem Solving This unit challenges you to develop your problem-solving skills under pressure. By participating in a series of rapid, applied problem solving challenges, you will develop core essential skills aimed at bridging the employment gap. You will become well-versed in analysing problems, identifying appropriate algorithms and data structures, creatively solving those problems, implementing and evaluating solutions. You will enhance your employability by practising assessment tasks commonly used in tech industry recruitment. Research in Computing The Research in Computing option cluster offers you the opportunity to engage with the Department of Computing and Mathematics’ Centre for Advanced Computational Science, by choosing an option which relates to one of the centre’s main themes. By undertaking a focused research study in a specialist area, you have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge computational research informed by world-leading theoretical and applied research. User Experience and Interaction Design Stressing the importance of a user-centred design approach from the outset, this unit affords you the chance to widen your knowledge of the ways in which humans interact with digital systems and services. It draws upon theories and principles from human-computer interaction, user experience, and interaction design, exploring how these can be applied and evaluated in a variety of technological contexts with the overarching aim of promoting an improved and impactful solution. Study and assessment breakdown 10 credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, group work activities and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. Some or all of this work may be formally assessed, depending on the course you are studying. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning. Study Year 1 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 2 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study Year 3 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 80% independent study Assessment Year 1 100% coursework Year 2 100% coursework Year 3 100% coursework Optional foundation year Study 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 70% independent study Assessment 80% coursework; 20% examination Additional information about this course Students are expected to behave in a professional and business like manner when on placement or conducting projects with external partners. Placement options The full-time four year placement route provides the opportunity to go on a placement for at least 36 weeks, where you’ll get a taste of professional life. A placement not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and experience, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work. We offer a wide range of services to help you find the right placement, including employer presentations, advice and fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placements, the better. This may be subject to availability. Meet us Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met. We offer: open days a virtual experience campus tour chats with current students Meet us Taught by Experts Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world. Meet your tutors Discover your department Entry Requirements 120-128 UCAS Tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM in IT or Computing. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science or Engineering will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Creative Digital Media Production is NOT accepted. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development. Applicants with T level in Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services or Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing. Mathematics or a science subject. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade B in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of four A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with three A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. Specific GCSE Requirements GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics Further Information Applicants studying Level 4 HNC, Level 5 HND or an equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/Computing subject may be considered for direct entry onto the second year or final year of this course if their study profile meets the course’s entry year prerequisites. Applicants for final year entry will be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability for the course. 120-128 UCAS Tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM in IT or Computing. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science or Engineering will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Creative Digital Media Production is NOT accepted. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development. Applicants with T level in Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services or Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing. Mathematics or a science subject. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade B in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of four A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with three A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. International Baccalaureate points Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics IELTS score required for international students 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications. Further Information Applicants studying Level 4 HNC, Level 5 HND or an equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/Computing subject may be considered for direct entry onto the second year or final year of this course if their study profile meets the course’s entry year prerequisites. Applicants for final year entry will be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability for the course. Fees and Funding Foundation Year students UK, EU and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students. Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study) UK and Channel Island Students Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students. EU and Non-EU International Students Full-time fee: £18,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). Additional Information A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). Additional Costs specialist Costs Students often choose to buy a laptop in their first year, however, there are PCs on campus and students can borrow laptops. placement Costs Students can choose to go on a placement which might incur additional travel and accommodation costs - these would be offset by salary on a paid placement and will vary by location. professional Costs Students can choose to join the BCS at any point in their study. It is not required but is useful. The annual charge is identified for every year and there is also an option to take course membership, which costs £20 for one year and £30 for four years. other Costs Optional estimate: £300 Students may incur costs for external storage media, such as USB or HDD drives. Level 5 students are encouraged to attend events as part of the Industry and Community Engagement unit - this may incur some travel costs. Funding Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships Money Matters First Generation Dedicated funding and support for first generation students Learn more Career Prospects Our BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers in a fast-growing industry. Job roles include software developer, web designer and developer, database developer, software tester, systems analyst and architect, as well as roles managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations. In addition, the skills you learn on this degree are highly valued by a range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as project management, e-commerce, education and many more. Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCityUK and a large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups means that the opportunities for technological collaboration are huge. Situated in the ‘Oxford Road Corridor’ innovation district of Manchester, the University and the Department of Computing and Mathematics are perfectly placed to work with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors, making it the perfect destination for your studies and beyond. Find graduate jobs Our careers services Want to know more Order a prospectus Got a question? How to apply This course is currently not available through Clearing. Check out our Clearing section to find a full list of courses we have available. You can review our current Terms and Conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter. 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