BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

For those who want to shape the way people interact with technology, our BCS accredited Computer Science (Software Engineering) programme combines a solid foundation in computing, mathematics, and programming, with training in managing software engineering activities, including team-based agile development techniques and processes. Through real-world challenges, placement opportunities and professional development, you’ll graduate with the practical, analytical and technical skills employers seek.Why study Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Keele UniversityAccredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for ITGraduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employersEnhance your employability by learning to programme in Python and JavaGain the professional, transferrable and employability skills that are highly valued in the workplaceAccess a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities and a VR lab to enhance your learningCourse overviewFrom the start of your journey, you will gain a robust grounding in computational problem-solving skills, programming and fundamental mathematics, to equip you with the skills required for further study. Building on these foundational topics, you will explore current and emerging areas in the field, including data science, artificial intelligence and software engineering.

By following the Software Engineering pathway you will learn the effective management of software engineering activities including the techniques and processes to undertake team-based agile development of software systems, based on the needs of clients and users.

Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry on a year-long or modular placement, develop professional, and employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills. To align your learning to areas you are passionate about, you can personalise your degree, by choosing from a variety of optional modules.Work placementsIn an increasingly competitive job market, employers are seeking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and an understanding of the workplace. In between year two and three of your studies, you can undertake a placement, gaining practical experience in industry. This will enable you to apply the skills and theories you have learnt to real situations in the workplace.

Throughout your placement you will be supported by an academic advisor and a placements and project manager, who is based in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.Foundation yearOurFoundation Yearprovides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.Your future career95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 201920)You will graduate with a wide variety of subject specific and transferrable skills across many areas including problem solving, computational thinking, team working, management and modelling.

By choosing to specialise in the software engineering pathway, you will also gain skills in team-based development, agile methods, and hands-on experience with self-organising teams, reflecting on modern commercial practices.