Software Engineering (Top-up) BEng - BEng (Hons)

University of Roehampton

**About the course**BEng Software Engineering (Top-up) is designed for students who have already completed 240 credits and want to top up to a full honours degree. This one year programme enables you to acquire the essential skills required to begin an exciting career in the software development industry.The course offers a diverse array of skills crucial for professional practice, including programming languages, the software development lifecycle, algorithms and data structures, database management, web development, mobile app development, software architecture, design patterns and operating systems. Learning is shaped around your life, combining flexibility with practical experience so you can hit the ground running after graduation.**What you’ll study**You’ll build a solid foundation in advanced software engineering practice, while gaining professional skills valued across the software and technology sectors, including programming proficiency, software architecture, cloud technologies, cyber security awareness, algorithm design, database management and professional practice in technology.Modules offered can vary each year but may include:• Cloud and Data Engineering• Professional Practice in Technology• Cyber Security• Capstone Project**How you’ll learn**You will learn through:• Active blended learning where lectures are replaced by videos and workshop or seminar sessions• Collaborative learning in studio style lab spaces• Hands on practical sessions focused on software development tasks• Project based learning to build real world technical experience• Academic guidance to support your technical and professional developmentYou will also benefit from flexible learning materials designed to support independent study and help you balance your learning with other commitments.**Future opportunities**You will graduate ready for a career in the software development industry, equipped with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your technical skills to employers.• Software engineer• Software architect• Information security developer• DevOps engineer• Quality Assurance engineer• Data engineerThe programme prepares you for professional roles across software development, engineering and technology environments.**Facilities**You will study in dedicated computing environments designed to support active, hands on learning.• Studio style lab spaces for collaborative development• Practical workshop environments• Access to specialist computing software and toolsThese facilities support your academic development and help you apply software engineering knowledge with confidence.

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