Software Engineering, BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview

Our BSc Software Engineering degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java. Students on our software engineering degree will learn the fundamentals of computer science before specialising in software testing, design patterns and generic programming.

Why Software Engineering at Swansea?

  • Top 201-250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • 25th in the UK Computer Science (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)

Software Engineering at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines.

Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental software engineering concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, smart home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

Showcase your work at the Computer Science colloquium and our annual Project Fair.

Your Software Engineering Experience

  • A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.
  • Our £32.5 million Computational Foundry is home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities which include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab and Visualisation Suite.
  • Students will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation. You will have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

Software Engineering Employment Opportunities

Our graduates have become: Analyst Developers, Business Analysts, Computer Programmers, Electronic Engineers, Graphic Designers, Software Developers and Machine Learning Engineers with companies that include IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony.

We hold an annual 'Project Fair' giving students the chance to display their third year projects to leading industry experts. Companies such as Google often visit our students to give lectures on 'how to get a job with tech giants'.

Modules

You will study the following set of compulsory modules in the early stages of the degree, before specialising according to your own interests in later stages. Half of the final year comprises individual and group projects.

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