Software Engineering (Hons)

Overview

Key features

The Software Engineering (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield  helps students develop the skills they need to become professional software developers.

As industries develop and change, the possibilities and requirements of software engineering change rapidly too. We aim to give you the knowledge and skills you need to operate and succeed in this fast paced and dynamic environment. You’ll have the chance to:

• Explore contemporary methods and techniques in software development

• Develop the flexibility and adaptability you’ll need for a long-term career

After your second year you’ll be able to take an optional placement year, where you’ll be able to put into practice some of the techniques you’ve learnt. By gaining some real-world experience, you could make yourself more attractive to employers too.

The Placement Unit team are regularly in contact with local and national companies. Previous students have spent their placement year at companies including IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, HBOS and British Airways as well as smaller companies from the local economy and further afield, including placements in Belgium, Italy and the United States

Careers

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer and business analyst in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK.

Additionally, you may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree. You could go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate study (including postgraduate teacher training) and research which may interest you.