Partner Details

Beaconhouse Group

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

DL-BDL-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The overall aim of the course is to provide a balanced, integrated and practical based education in the tools, techniques and methods employed by the practitioner in the area of Software Engineering in organisations where software development is a major activity. The specific aims of the course are as follows: -To enable the student to acquire the skills needed in the investigation of user requirements and the development of a suitable design using the appropriate specifications and design methodologies. -To enable the student to acquire the skills required to produce software, which meets an external specification to the appropriate timescale and standards. -To enable the student to acquire the skills needed to determine the quality of software through the appropriate testing, verification and evaluation procedures. -To enable the student to acquire an understanding of the techniques and methods used in the estimation, planning and control of software projects. -To provide a suitable learning environment for the practical application of the concepts of software engineering in a realistic software development situation. - To encourage students to fully engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. -To provide students with a fuller, systematic understanding of current and developing Software Engineering. -To enable students to explore the issues surrounding Software Engineering in Industrial contexts. -To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to the workplace.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The programme is delivered online supported by on-campus practicals and laboratories. The assessment is a combination of both online and on-campus assessment (on-campus is mainly for examinations). The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows: Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via online lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects and guided independent study. Students are given feedback on all work produced. Assessment methods for the knowledge and understanding are specified in module specifications. Each module is assessed by coursework or online exam. Specifically, the assessment takes the form of written assessments, coursework reports and/or project work, reports and presentations. Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via online tutorial, group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects and presentations. Specifically, it is developed through tutorial group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects, and presentations. Assessment of cognitive skills is through coursework reports, project work, reports and presentations. Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently or in groups. Assessment of practical skills is normally by coursework and projects. Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically, through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, group work and presentations.

Opportunities for work related learning

Level 4: 4502SDLBHG Professional Practice - this module provides students with an opportunity to consider their future role as a computing professional and develop a plan to enable them to progress in their chosen career. Level 5: 5500SDLBHG Group Project – this module provides further insight into developing the role of the student becoming a computing professional.

Programme Structure

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

In accordance with Engineering Council requirements, a maximum of 30 credits on this programme can be awarded by compensation.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH11-01) computing