Computer Science (Software Engineering)

About this course

Computer science with a focus on software engineering is concerned with the principled design, development, testing and maintenance of large-scale software systems. Where general computer science spans theory, algorithms and hardware alongside software, a software engineering specialism adds a focus on the processes, methods and tools used to build reliable, maintainable and scalable software in professional and commercial contexts. As virtually every sector has become dependent on complex software systems, the ability to engineer them well has become one of the most valuable technical skills in the economy. At the University of Plymouth you will develop a thorough grounding in computer science fundamentals alongside specialist knowledge of software engineering practice, including software design, testing, project management, agile methods and the software development lifecycle. The pro

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 3 / 100Process, plant and machine operatives · 10% of graduatescards →

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