Software Engineering (Hons) University of Stirling

Overview

The  Software Engineering (Hons) BSc course from University of Stirling will teach you creativity, logical analysis, problem-solving and how teamwork builds complex systems. You’ll study practice and techniques for real-world software design and associated programming technologies, gaining practical experience in software development.

Key facts

• Are you fascinated by the creative possibilities of technology and software? Do you love solving complex problems as part of a team? If yes, software engineering could be the career for you. You’ll be in high demand for developing the systems that are the foundation and glue of our modern world, and that transform our experiences in communications, business, entertainment, gaming and healthcare.
• To help you build strong links with industry, we offer three-month summer placements and one-year placements with local SMEs and large corporates. Students also have the opportunity to engage with an international teaching environment through our exchange programmes.
• Career opportunities:
• Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• software engineering
• specialist IT
• financial services
• gaming
• communications
• business
• public services
• analyst programming
• IT consultancy
• applications development
• web development
• systems development
• Software Engineering graduates are in high-demand for both the software industry and one of the many fields in which computer systems are extensively used and developed. Our graduates emerge from our course with a wide range of IT skills and our industry placements will ease your transition into the job market.
• Recent destinations for our graduates include Verint, JP Morgan, Accenture, Logica, Microsoft, Google, HSBC, Capgemini, Natural Power and Adobe Systems Inc.
• This course provides a perfect foundation for progressing to our postgraduate qualifications.

Accreditation

BCS (Chartered Institute for IT)