Computing (software Engineering) Bsc (hons) in University of Northampton, UK

Computing (software Engineering) Bsc (hons) in University of Northampton

Our specialist Software Engineering degree focuses on the impact that software engineering has on the functionality and performance of products. Computing is an integral part of people’s daily lives and it continues to grow and evolve. You will investigate the wide reaching influences that computers and computing technology have on the world, whilst also making your own contributions to help you find your place within the industry.

Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

Course Details

We will give you the technical understanding of the most widely used system architectures, as well as an introduction to the wider areas of computing, such as artificial intelligence and media technology. Upon graduation, you will be able to develop robust and reusable software systems. You will share common modules with all Computing students during your first year, giving you the flexibility to specialise in your second and third years. You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge through practical work in our computer facilities.

During your first year you will share common modules with all computing students, giving you the flexibility to specialise in your second and third years. You will then specialise in Software Engineering where you will explore software systems, internet programming, artificial intelligence and object oriented software engineering. You will focus on the design of microprocessor systems as well as digital signal processing. You will also develop your design and programming skills, as well as optimization for 2D and 3D platforms.

In your second year you will complete a group project where you will be a part of a small design team working to produce an innovative and bespoke solution to a real world challenge. You will also complete an independent dissertation in your final year.

Methods of Learning

You will be taught through a variety of activities and problem solving challenges, so that you can apply your theoretical knowledge. Being able to analyse problems, implement statistical methods, research solutions and apply them in new ways are all skills that are highly valued in the computing industry, and you will be able to use them throughout your career to drive the industry forward.

Assessments

A wide range of assessment is used including essays, reports and end of year examinations.

 

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