Software Engineering BEng Honours

Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Communication and Learning Skills
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Maths for Computing
Programming Methodology (Java)
Software Development Principles
Software Engineering Principles
Web Technology
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Algorithms and Data Structures
Human Computer Interface Design
Object-Oriented Development
Professional Practice
Project Management
plus two option modules from the following:
Database Design and Practice 1
Database Design and Practice 2
Introduction to 3D Graphics
Introduction to Symbolic Reasoning
Mobile Application Development
Mobile Computing Principles
Network Software Development
System Software and Tools
Web Programming
Industrial placement year
You can take a 12-month placement between Years 2 and 3. This experience will give you additional practical skills, and a competitive edge in the job market.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Computer Science Project
Computer Systems Security
Formal Specification
Requirements Engineering
Software Quality, Performance and Testing
plus two option modules from the following:
Advanced Web Technology
Artificial Intelligence Applications 1
Artificial Intelligence Applications 2
Computer Forensics Investigation
Computer Systems Administration
Concurrent Programming (Core for MEng)
Distributed Systems and Network Software
Functional Programming
Native Programming
Programming Language Translation
Real-Time and Embedded Systems
Service-Oriented Architecture
Year 4 (Credit Level 7) MEng only
Selected modules from the postgraduate programmes, such as:
Advanced Algorithms and Complexity
Computer Vision and Image Processing
Database Administration
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
E-Application Development
Forensics Data Recovery and Analysis
Network Security
Research Methods
Semantic Web
Software Architecture
Software Project Management
Software Research Project
Web Services
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 5 and Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
The BEng is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Engineering Council.
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements. For more information visit the Kaplan International College's website.