Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

As the amount of digital information increases, major institutions in sectors such as finance and medicine rely on robust structures that can grow and adapt. By specialising in software engineering, you’ll focus on how to build high quality systems which will be easier to maintain and develop as the requirements of the system change and available technologies evolve. The techniques involved include testing, service-oriented architectures, and refactoring.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll gain an excellent understanding of computer science and grasp the important elements of a computer system before moving on to large-scale software engineering projects. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Data and Information, Information Systems and Organisations, Logic and Computation, Introductory Programming, Programming Applications, Group Project; Year 2: Algorithms and their Applications, Level 5 Group Project, Networks and Operating Systems, Software Development and Management, Usability Engineering, Fundamentals of Algorithms; Year 3: Advanced Topics in Computer Science, Computer Science Final Year Project, Software Engineering.

Career pathways

Our Computer Science graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. With the ability to handle the increasing demands of scientific, technological and commercial development in the 21st century, you'll be in high demand with the wide-ranging companies and organisations increasingly dependent on computer technology.

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