I12F Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Foundation degree

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Luton

Why study this course In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. Broadly based yet enough depth (programming skills, testing skills etc.) so as to give you credible vocational skills in Software Engineering; Coverage of the entire Software Engineering lifecycle; Taught by staff with both a strong academic research background who are also actively engaged in knowledge transfer (e.g. to local SME's), and who are at the forefront of their field; Emphasis on large scale software procurement, requirements capture, project planning, design, testing and software deployment within industrial and commercial settings. ...

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Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Software Engineering
  • Testing
  • Design
  • Project
  • Planning
  • Engineering
  • Programming

Course programme

Who’s this course for? Broadly based yet enough depth (programming skills, testing skills etc.) so as to give you credible vocational skills in Software Engineering. Coverage of the entire Software Engineering lifecycle. Taught by staff with both a strong academic research background who are also actively engaged in knowledge transfer (e.g. to local SME's), and who are at the forefront of their field. Emphasis on large scale software procurement, requirements capture, project planning, design, testing and software deployment within industrial and commercial settings. Modular structure The curriculum structure is composed of core subjects combined with strands that allow a deeper exploration of particular aspects of a broadly based subject. The core comprises fundamental subjects entwined around the software engineering lifecycle as a central supporting pillar. This thematic approach to software engineering enables students to orient their studies towards particular learning outcomes leading to the ability to progress towards specialisation whilst maintaining the flexibility that the core provides. On completion of the Honours degree students will be capable of making a positive contribution to a variety of software engineering, computing and related industries. The course aims: to develop personal skills so that students have confidence, the ability to express their creativity both individually and as part of a team and to promote a responsible attitude towards the use of the computing hardware and software.

Additional information

Skills and experience gained Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Understand the role of typical commercial development tools used in software engineering settings and critically appreciate the role of the object oriented paradigm in framing the use of these tools. Understand and critically evaluate the problems and constraints operating within large scale software engineering projects including the role of standards, methods and tools as well as trust issues. Critically evaluate state-of -the-art tools and techniques currently used in software engineering. Critically appreciate the constraints operating within a typical software development lifecycle and identify optimal solutions (reqs. engineering methods, analysis and design tools, implementation, testing, post-release). Work effectively and appreciate the role of working within a software engineering development team and to be able to explain the conditions necessary for successful team working. Communicate ideas both in writing and orally according to appropriate academic or professional standards. Know when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in a concise and ethical manner in specific relation to the needs of particular stakeholders in the software engineering industry; • LO8: Research and evaluate information from a number of sources. Apply formal and informal creativity and critical thinking techniques to the solution of problems. After the course Career opportunities: General IT graduate trainees leading to long-term and more specialized positions ranging from...

I12F Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Price on request