About Software Engineering Meng in University of Westminster, London
This course studies the best ways to design, build, maintain and evaluate software systems. It uses many of the technical aspects of computer science, especially programming, and aims to develop the professional attitudes, interpersonal and technical skills you will need in the software engineering industry.
The course provides a solid foundation in software engineering theory and practice to develop professional software systems. It will equip you to take up a wide range of career opportunities, including software engineer, web application programmer, software designer/analyst or website designer/programmer.
You will study software development, programming languages, technologies and applications: these will include Python, Java, C#, UML, algorithms, graphics, networks, concurrent systems, databases, artificial intelligence, and web and mobile computing. You will share a common first year with the Computer Science BSc Honours course; you can transfer to BSc Computer Science in Year 1.
The BEng emphasises fundamental principles, design, acquisition of practical skills and evaluation of technologies. You may go on to complete an integrated Masters programme with the award of an MEng degree after four years.
Academic qualification equivalents
- HSC XII: CBSE, ICSE, Kolkata, or Tamil Nadu boards with an overall average of 70% or above*
- HSC XII: West Bengal board with an overall average of 58% or above*
- HSC XII: Maharashtra or Gujarat boards with an overall average of 75% or above*
- HSC XII: All other state boards with an overall average of 80%+ or above*
- a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution or an Indian institution following a validated UK syllabus. Entry requirements vary but we normally ask for between 60% and 65%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL iBT : 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening, and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
- PTE:54 average with 51 in each component
University of Westminster, London Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Acceptance Rate |
9% |
| Endowment income |
£3.5 million |
| Cost of Attendance |
£22,500 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
University of Westminster Cost of Attendance
The average estimated annual cost for 2020/2021 session is presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Foundation (GBP) |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
9,250 |
15,000 |
19,000 |
| Accommodation |
4,989 - 7,748 |
7,220 - 10,830 |
7,220 - 10,830 |
| Others |
1,278 – 1,542 |
4,047 – 4,662.5 |
2,556 – 2,982.5 |
| Total |
15,517 – 18,540 |
26,267 – 30,042.5 |
28,776 – 32,362.5 |
