About Software Engineering (beng) in University of Southampton

Learn to how to become a software engineer as you develop reliable, complex and secure software systems. From mobile banking apps to aircraft autopilot controls, you’ll learn how to analyse software needs, then design, test and build a system that meets them.

On this BEng Software Engineering degree you'll combine hands-on software development with a core knowledge of software engineering.

Specialist modules will let you explore new developments in areas such as:

• robotics systems

• cyber security

• cloud application development

You’ll also develop crucial skills for software engineering projects, including:

• communication

• teamwork

• project management

Our main computer lab has over 100 high-spec computer workstations and acts as the department’s social hub. You'll have access to our dedicated facilities, including:

• software projects laboratory

• David Barron computing laboratory

• cyber security laboratory

• centre for hybrid biodevices

Our academics are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields of expertise.

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of:

• fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer

• partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer

This course is also accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), and we're a member of The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

University of Southampton Highlights

University of Southampton Cost of Attendance

For international candidates aspiring to study in the UK, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living at the university on-campus/ off-campus. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.