Software Engineering

Build, test and maintain the software that businesses and services depend on.

Award: Higher National Diploma (HND)  ·  Duration: 2 years after A/Levels  ·  School: School of Computer and Communication Engineering

Programme overview

Build, test and maintain the software that businesses and services depend on. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.

Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.

What you will study

  • Programming fundamentals and data structures
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Database design and SQL
  • Web application development
  • Software engineering process and requirements
  • Version control and collaboration
  • Software testing and debugging
  • Capstone software project

Where this can take you

  • Software developer
  • Web and mobile application developer
  • Database and backend support
  • Quality assurance and testing
  • IT support and systems roles
  • Freelance and startup development

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