Our BEng Software Engineering course specialises in software development and engineering to prepare you for a role in the software industry.
Entry Tariff
2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing
September 2024 Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
September 2024 Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code
GG6K
GG8K (Foundation Year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
Start date
September 2023
Degree Type
BEng
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full time) and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
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This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Why this course
Elaborate software development, design, and modelling skills to understand the whole software lifecycle.
Software engineering work culture is embedded in the programme, replicating industry experience.
Focus on solving real-world software engineering problems, preparing you for employment in various industries.
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Skills
The demand for software engineers has never been higher. Companies and institutions from various sectors are constantly looking for innovators who can keep up with rapid advancements in technology and software development.
Our BEng Software Engineering course will provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to meet the demand for software engineers and forge a career as a technological trailblazer. You will gain a strong understanding of core computing skills such as databases and cyber security while specialising in a skill imperative for organisations spanning many industries. We will help you become a competent and well-rounded computing professional. Leading experts will support you in computing, software engineering and cyber security throughout the course.
A course designed for your future
We are ranked as the best modern university in London (Times Good University Guide 2022 and Complete University Guide 2022).
How you'll learn
In your second and third years, you will delve into software architecture and design, project management and secure software development. You will also continue to develop your knowledge of programming languages and software tools.
Between Year 2 and Year 3, you can undertake an industrial placement year, allowing you to gain valuable work experience relevant to your career aspirations.
We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars. Our approach provides a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces, immersed in an environment based on working in the IT industry.
How you'll be assessed
You’ll be set authentic assessments, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of software engineering, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you can apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience in software engineering.
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Career options
We have embedded employability throughout the curriculum of BEng Software Engineering. You will engage with project-based learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world scenarios. Our collaborative approach, team working modules, and Final Year Project demonstrate our project-based approach to learning. You will gain hands-on experience and a solid understanding of what it is like to work in a professional software development team, preparing you for the world of work after your graduation.
The prospects for software engineering and development graduates are excellent. There is a clear national skills gap, meaning that there is high demand for those who can maintain existing software and develop new software products.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
- International students – apply using our direct application form.
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
September 2023 funding
Entry tariff
2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
Mathematics, Computer Science, or another science/technology based subject at A Level usually required.
General entry requirements
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
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