BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Software Engineering at Keele University

Our BSc in Computer Science with Software Engineering builds essential academic and professional skills, from coding in modern languages such as Python to developing the problem-solving abilities needed to test systems. You’ll gain a solid foundation in modern software engineering practices such as Agile development and Scrum, alongside hands-on experience with key DevOps tools, from version control to continuous integration and build automation. You’ll also explore core principles of system security while developing a strong understanding of legal and ethical challenges and the wider impact of software on society.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Fundamentals of Computer Systems. Year 3 compulsory modules: Software Engineering Practice.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a wide variety of subject specific and transferrable skills across many areas including problem solving, computational thinking, team working, management and modelling. By choosing to specialise in the software engineering pathway, you will also gain skills in team-based development, agile methods, and hands-on experience with self-organising teams, reflecting on modern commercial practices.

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