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BSc Software Engineering with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Software Engineering with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Typical offer
A-level CDD, UCAS 80

Entry requirements

80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes a Foundation Certificate in the first year. An optional sandwich placement year is available between the second and third years.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Digital Technology
  • Web Application Design
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Independent Practice
  • Foundations of Programming
  • Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Innovation Project
  • Backend Web-services Development and Database Engineering
  • Inclusive and Impactful Software Solutions
  • Software Design
  • Enterprise Project Management
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity for Software Engineers
  • User Experience Design
  • Modern Data Stores
  • Software Quality Assurance