Software Engineering - Study Abroad (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through the Software Engineering - Study Abroad (Hons) course from  Lancaster University you will explore key topics such as software development, digital hardware, the fundamental underpinnings of computer science, and professionalism in practice. And, with this knowledge you will design and analyse systems and software, as well as work with end user feedback to debug and test computer programmes.

Throughout your degree, you will develop valuable transferrable skills such as analysis, problem-solving, and communication, which make you highly desirable to future employers. The practical skills you gain in software development, design, and testing prepare you for applications in the real world, and your insight into sustainable computing and AI will make you a unique candidate prepared to face the challenges of the future. You will also learn how to collaborate, research, and present your findings, developing solutions as part of a team and as a leader.

Career opportunities:

In the twenty-first century, software is pervasive in almost all aspects of modern life. From the apps on our phones, to specialist financial programmes, to the physics engines in videogames, software is used in almost every business in every industry. Therefore, a degree in Software Engineering at Lancaster University could open the door to an almost unlimited range of career opportunities. Our degrees will equip you with not only technical knowledge of a range of programming languages, but will also give you valuable experience in the processes behind software design and creation that will make you invaluable to employers, or equip you for further academic study. Our software engineering graduates also have excellent earning potential, with the median salary of £34,000 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Here are just some of the roles that our BSc and MSci Software Engineering students have progressed into upon graduating:

• Web Applications Developer – Lancaster University
• Graduate Software Engineer – BBC
• Systems Developer – Cardinal Newman College
• Application Support Team Lead – The Hut Group (THG)
• Associate JavaScript Engineer – Tick42
• Junior Software Engineer – Bank of America
• Cloud Engineer – Rackspace
• Technical Project Manager – ETX Capital
• Software Engineer - OpenBet
• Backend Developer – Dojo
• Full Stack Developer – Duel
• Software Support Engineer – Service Geeni

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.