Computer Science (Software Engineering) (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) program at St Mary's University provides a comprehensive education in software engineering, with a focus on employability. Students gain hands-on experience through industry collaborations, guest speakers, and a potential placement year. The program covers advanced topics such as DevOps, ethical hacking, and mobile application development, preparing graduates for careers in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Computer Science (Software Engineering) (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 4 years (with an optional placement year)
• UCAS Code: G411
• Location: St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
• Fees:
• Home/EU: £9,250 per year
• International: £16,320 per year (except placement year, which is £1200)
• Objectives:
• Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Build a strong foundation in computer science and cover advanced topics like object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, DevOps, and software testing.
• Become a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Focus on employability:
• Hands-on approach with industry guest speakers, hackathons, field trips, industry conferences, and tech meetups.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the industry and apply skills to real-world scenarios.
• Year 1:
• Computer systems and networks
• Mathematics for computer science
• Programming principles and techniques
• Database systems
• Year 2:
• Object-oriented programming
• Web design and development
• Data structures and algorithms
• Artificial intelligence
• Year 3 (Placement Year):
• Optional placement year in an industry setting, gaining real-world experience.
• Year 4:
• Web application development
• Team project
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Mobile application development
• Individual project
• Software testing and quality assurance
• Usability testing and evaluation
• Advanced topics in computer science
• DevOps

Assessment:

• Software projects
• Portfolios
• Case studies
• Written assignments
• Computer-based tests
• Group endeavours
• Peer assessments
• Dissertations
• Poster presentations

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Project work
• Faculty members are experts in their fields.
• Class sizes are small, ensuring individualized attention.
• The university has a range of facilities and resources available to students, including:
• Computing labs
• Industry software and platforms
• A rich resource library

Careers:

• Graduates can explore careers in software engineering and other technology sectors like:
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Technology consulting firms
• Software houses
• Startups
• Potential job roles:
• Software engineer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Mobile app developer
• Database developer
• UI/UX engineer
• Technical consultant

Other:

• St Mary's University was ranked:
• 2nd in London for "Teaching on My Course" (NSS, 2023).
• Scholarships and bursaries are available.

• Home: £9,250
• International: £16,320 (£1200 during placement year)
Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.