Software Engineering with Study Abroad
Software engineering is the discipline of building software that works reliably, scales effectively and can be maintained over time. It goes beyond programming, important as coding skill is, to encompass the entire process of designing, specifying, testing, deploying and evolving software systems. Safe, reliable and robust software is critical to modern life, from the applications people use every day to the systems that run financial markets, control medical devices and may soon operate driverless vehicles.
The demand for people who can build and maintain these systems well is consistent and growing.
At the University of Hull, you will study software engineering across its full range, developing fluency in programming languages and paradigms alongside skills in system design, software architecture, testing methodologies, version control and project management. The programme runs for four years full time and includes a study abroad element, giving you the opportunity to experience software engineering education in an international context and to develop the cross-cultural adaptability that many technology employers value. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.
You will work on projects individually and in teams, learning to manage the complexity of software development and to communicate technical decisions clearly. The study abroad element broadens your perspective on how software engineering is taught and practised elsewhere, and the networks you develop internationally can be professionally valuable.
Graduates from software engineering programmes are consistently in demand. Careers in software development, systems architecture, DevOps, testing and quality assurance, mobile and web development, embedded systems and technology consultancy are all open to well-qualified graduates. The public and private sectors, including finance, healthcare, defence, retail and technology companies, all recruit software engineers extensively.
Postgraduate study in software engineering, computer science or related fields is another route for those drawn to research or advanced specialisation.