Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

All modules are compulsory.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP3200 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)

• COMP3220 - Foundations of Computing I (15 credits)

• COMP3230 - Databases and the Web (15 credits)

• COMP3250 - Foundations of Computing II (15 credits)

• COMP3280 - Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)

• COMP3370 - Computers and the Cloud (15 credits)

• COMP3830 - Problem Sovling with Algorithms (15 credits)

• COMP5200 - Further Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP5180 - Algorithms, Correctness and Efficiency (15 credits)

• COMP5320 - Database Systems (15 credits)

• COMP5390 - Web Development (15 credits)

• COMP5480 - Software Engineering Process (15 credits)

• COMP5550 - Software Project (15 credits)

• COMP5570 - Computer Systems (15 credits)

• COMP5580 - Introduction to Cyber Security (15 credits)

• COMP5590 - Software Development (15 credits)

Stage 3

You take COMP6000 Project and a selection of optional modules. 
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP6000 - Group Project (30 credits)

• A level

  AAB-BBB
   

•  GCSE

  Mathematics grade C / 4
   

•  Access to HE Diploma

  The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
   

•  BTEC Nationals

  Distinction, Distinction, Merit in Countryside Management, Animal Management or Applied Science. Other subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis

   

•  International Baccalaureate

  30 points overall or 15 points at HL, including 5 at HL or 6 at SL in Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths.

   

•  International Foundation Programme

  Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in LZ045 Life Sciences (1 & 2), 60% in LZ036 Academic Skills (and 50% in LZ013 Maths and Statistics if you do not hold GCSE Maths at 4/C or equivalent).
   

•  T level

  The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

• Home full-time

£9250
 

• EU full-time

£15900
 

• International full-time

£21200

Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to work in:
 

• software engineering

• mobile applications development

• systems analysis

• consultancy

• networking

• web design and e-commerce

• finance and insurance

• commerce

• engineering

• education

• government

• healthcare. 

Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:
 

• BAE Systems

• Cisco 

• IBM

• The Walt Disney Company

• Citigroup 

• BT.