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University of Westminster, London: Software Engineering (Conversion)

Institution University of Westminster, London View institution profile
Department School of Computer Science and Engineering View department profile
Web https://www.westminster.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

Aimed at non-computing graduates, this course provides the core and most advanced practical knowledge and skills that a professional software engineer needs to be successful in today’s IT industry.

Are you a graduate in a non-computing subject with some basic experience and interest in computing, who would like to enter the IT industry? Are you already working in the IT industry and would like to increase your technical skills and knowledge? If your answer to either question is yes, this course is for you.

Software engineering is the application of engineering methods, practices and disciplines to the creation and maintenance of software applications and systems. A professional software engineer works with these engineering approaches to develop software in a systematic, quantifiable and disciplined way.

By choosing this course, you’ll get the essential practical experience of programming and applying software engineering to a number of new and important areas of IT and computing. In addition, you’ll develop a strong grasp of the theory that underpins these practical skills.

To ensure that you have the best possible employment prospects at the end of the course, you’ll gain skills that cover a variety of areas: technical skills, such as programming, object-oriented software development, practical experience of software development tools; soft skills, such as analytical and critical thinking, communication, presenting and demonstrating, team working, and peer reviewing; and career skills, such as CV writing, planning, job searching, interview practice.

Technical change in software development is happening at a rapid pace. This is accompanied by a constant increase in the complexity of the systems that are developed, in particular in mobile computing. This course will give you the best theoretical and practical skills to kickstart your career and succeed in this exciting and challenging sector.

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At the University of Westminster, our postgraduate courses in media, fashion, art, computer science and engineering are designed for ambitious professionals ready to advance their careers. Shaped by London’s global creative and tech industries, our programmes cover media, art, fashion, design, business, immersive technologies, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence. 

You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and active researchers who bring real-world insight directly into the classroom. Through live briefs, collaborative projects, professional practice modules, and opportunities to exhibit, screen, or publish work, you’ll gain advanced theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills, critical thinking, and professional development, preparing you to thrive …

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