Software Engineering, BEng Hons at University of Greenwich

Our software engineering degree explores the latest developments in the industry and gives you the skills you need for a successful software engineering career.

This degree in software engineering meets the needs of the computing industry, where there is a high demand for graduates who can design, create, operate and maintain software systems. You will learn the latest technologies and programming languages and gain detailed insight into how computer systems are designed and developed.

Popular career options for our software engineering graduates include consultancy, commerce, research and roles in the public sector. This course is accredited by BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT. Once you graduate, this can lead to full exemption from some of the BCS professional awards.

What you should know about this course

•  You will gain the vital skills needed to craft computer and software systems which reflect user needs
•  The course provides you with theoretical and practical experience in developing computer and software systems, using the very latest technologies
•  Experience a wide variety of programming languages, technologies, paradigms, and tools which will enable you to gain a firm grasp of software engineering
•  By undertaking a work placement, you'll discover what it takes to become an analyst, programmer, or a developer
•  *This course is accredited by BCS - The Chartered Intitute for IT, up to and including the 2019 intake. Re-accreditation is pending an accreditation visit in early May 2019. The course can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma and PGDProject, as well as partial chatered engineer status.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

If you register on 'sandwich mode', this allows you to do a one-year, full-time paid placement between your second and final years.

While on a sandwich placement, you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

Former students have secured placement years at Kent Connects, Oracle and the European Bank for Reconstruction Development.

In your final year, you have the option to do a 15-credit or 30-credit Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placement. This involves working in a school one day per week for 12 or 16 weeks respectively.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks full-time, though they can be as long as 13 months.

Students on a UAS placement will work one day per week for 12 weeks (15 credits) or 16 weeks (30 credits).

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are usually paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placements are unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Our software engineering graduates work as consultants in the industry, or in commerce, research, or the public sector. The course opens up a range of careers opportunities in IT consultancy, e-commerce and IT support.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience if possible, including internships, and can be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. 

The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. 

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.