BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up Degree
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Delivery Method
Online
Duration
Full-time: 1 Year
Part-time: 2-3 Year
Credits
120 Credits
Award
Degree
Introduction
The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing. This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Bolton.
The programme aims to build upon the Computing and Software Engineering knowledge gained at Level 4 and 5 and enhance students’ professional skills, preparing them for the workplace. It also provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist and advanced IT skills.
The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering top-up is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) with the final degree awarded by the University of Bolton. The programme has been designed collaboratively working with industrial partners to ensure that students study a comprehensive program of relevant industrial topics. Many graduates find successful careers in software engineering. The syllabus has an emphasis on real world experience which is informed by the latest research and global practices.
Coursework throughout the course utilises realistic scenarios intended to prepare students for their career after university. This applies both to the technical areas studied, but also the output required from the student such as technical proposals or reports to management. A large amount of the coursework undertaken by students on this course is project based and involves group working. The ability to work successfully and productively in teams is an essential element of modern software engineering.
It will enable students to develop skills such as advanced IT skills, analytical skills, communication, project management and organisation – all essential for the workplace. Regardless of the industry students intend to pursue careers in, the BEng (Hons) Software Engineering top-up degree will provide graduates with the necessary skills to succeed.
In 1828, the University of Central Lancashire was founded in Preston, UK as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge.
Today UCLan is rated as one of the UK’s highest risers in the National League Table and is one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. Internationally, the university has academic partners in all regions of the globe.
The University of Central Lancashire is ranked in the top 3.7% of universities in the world, according to the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR).
- NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Computing
- ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
- Qualifi Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology
- Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Software Engineering)
Applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of study at a university can also be considered for direct entry with advanced standing. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this programme, subject to consideration by WINC Online and the University of Bolton.
Students study three core units to achieve a total of 120 credits:
Undergraduate Project – 60 Credits
Agile Programming – 30 Credits
Enterprise Systems Development – 30 Credits
Units comprise of weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises, discussion forums and live chat sessions with subject experts which will be accessed through WINC Virtual Learning Environment. Students will have the opportunity to interact with other students from around the world.