FdEng Software Engineering Part-time

Software engineers may work at any stage of the software development life cycle. Duties can include producing project requirements, writing algorithms, coding, testing, deployment, or maintenance. By undertaking this qualification you will develop a wide range of transferable skills such as IT skills, analytical skills, communication, team work, numeracy, time management and organisation. You will be well prepared for further study should you decide to complete a full honours degree.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
Our Foundation Degree will equip you for entry level programming roles such as application development for software development companies. Students who progress to our BEng programme will be well placed to access higher level roles in games development, systems development, web design, web development, search engine optimisation, information systems management and business analysis. There are also a wide variety of career options available within the sectors of business, engineering, health care, gaming, publishing, IT, retail, education, medicine, aerospace and cyber security. This foundation degree is an ideal starting point for a career in any of these sectors.

Alternative Career Options
Advertising, marketing and PR
Banking, finance and accountancy
Energy and utilities
Manufacturing and production
Public sector and defence
Radio and TV production
Systems analysis
Telecommunications
Multimedia programming
Digital copywriting
Network engineering

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience, we will be happy to consider your application. You will be required to undertake an assessment to determine your suitability for the course. You will be assessed on your problem-solving skills and your ability to participate in group work.

We offer a warm and friendly environment for your studies, with relatively small class sizes, purpose-built teaching facilities, and excellent student support and library services.
We want to work with you as an individual, giving you access to the help and support you need to succeed.
Our dedicated IT suites feature high-specification hardware and industry-standard software.
Many of our computing facilities can be accessed across the internet, allowing you to work on your assignments whenever and wherever you choose.
We will help and support you to develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills in readiness to impress potential employers.
On successful completion of this Foundation Degree you will be eligible to apply for our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Top-up) course. This allows you to complete your bachelor’s degree by studying for an additional 12 months.