Software Engineering

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (2+2)

Course Outline
This is a practically oriented degree focusing on the design and implementation of large software systems, particularly those with interactive or multimedia components. It is built around four themes: the design and implementation of software systems; the use and development of networked and distributed systems; user interface principles; and evaluation and testing.

Course structure
Year One (Preliminary Year - Ningbo)
This year of the course is undertaken at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The first year consists in a specially designed intensive Academic English Programme designed, written and staffed by the highly experienced Centre of English Language Learning (CELE) at the University of Nottingham. This programme is carefully integrated with an academic programme designed to prepare students fully for years 1-3 of the degree programme. For further information click here.

Year Two (Qualifying Year - Ningbo)
This year of the course is undertaken at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. You will be introduced to the key concepts and tools underpinning modern software systems development. You will learn how to program in Java, study the architecture and applications of software systems and be introduced to the four themes of the degree. You will also select one module each semester from a list of options; among the current options are modules on mathematics, web programming and unix operating systams and tools operating systems.

Year Three (Part I - Nottingham)
This year of the course is undertaken at the University of Nottingham UK. In this year you will consolidate what you have learnt so far by taking part in a software engineering group project. At the same time, you will study the four themes in greater depth and meet new topics, such as networks, concepts of concurrency and the design of large scale systems. You will select two modules each semester from a wide range of options; among those currently available are modules on C++ programming, computer vision, artificial intelligence and human computer interaction.

Year Four (Part II - Nottingham)

This year of the course is undertaken at the University of Nottingham UK. In your final year you will study the themes of the degree at an advanced level, including undertaking a large practical programming project. Project topics are agreed in discussion with a supervisor. This will allow you to specialise in an area of interest such as multimedia systems, mixed reality or artificial intelligence. You will also be able to select a further five modules from a wide range of options available within the School.

Internship  
Practice, course design, surveying and mapping practice, graduation practice, graduation design. 

Degree Awarded 
Bachelor Degree of Engineering.