About Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) - at Keele University

For those who want to shape the way people interact with technology, our BCS accredited Computer Science (Software Engineering) programme combines a solid foundation in computing, mathematics, and programming, with training in managing software engineering activities, including team-based agile development techniques and processes. Through real-world challenges, placement opportunities and professional development, you'll graduate with the practical, analytical and technical skills employers seek. Course overview From the start of your journey, you will gain a robust grounding in computational problem-solving skills, programming and fundamental mathematics, to equip you with the skills required for further study. Building on these foundational topics, you will explore current and emerging areas in the field, including data science, artificial intelligence and software engineering.

By following the Software Engineering pathway you will learn the effective management of software engineering activities including the techniques and processes to undertake team-based agile development of software systems, based on the needs of clients and users. Throughout the programme, you'll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry on a year-long or modular placement, develop professional, and employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills. To align your learning to areas you are passionate about, you can personalise your degree, by choosing from a variety of optional modules.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a software engineering-related technical, software, research or business problem. Your final year project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management. You will also deepen your understanding in your specialism, whilst choosing optional modules in subjects that are aligned to your interests. Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT Graduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employers Enhance your employability by learning to programme in Python and Java Gain the professional, transferrable and employability skills that are highly valued in the workplace Access a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities and a VR lab to enhance your learning For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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