Software Engineering

About this course

Software engineering is the discipline of designing, building, testing, and maintaining the software systems that underpin virtually every aspect of modern life. Where computer science is concerned with the theoretical foundations of computation, software engineering focuses on the methods, tools, and professional practices that enable large, complex, and reliable software to be developed and sustained over time. The field addresses not just the technical challenge of writing code but the organisational, managerial, and ethical dimensions of producing software in real-world conditions. At the University of Chester, this three-year full-time programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which means it is recognised by the professional body that sets standards for computing professionals in the UK. You will study the principles and practices of software development, incl

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 15% of graduatescards →

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