Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science (Software Engineering) (Placement Year) (G602)

In addition, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of algorithms, design, programming and testing techniques. By the end of the course, students will have confidence in their knowledge of common system and network architectures and system development approaches, requirements capture, design methods, models, tools, and techniques.

Students will become well-versed in implementing and testing systems and software maintenance. Key to this course is cultivating a reflective approach to project management issues arising from team-based software development.

This specialist degree course allows students to display an in-depth knowledge of the management, organisation and execution of large-scale software design and development activities including reuse and integration. All of Brunel's Computer Science degrees emphasise acquiring knowledge and skills to develop new understanding creatively and professionally. Although this is an academic degree, the course balances theory with real-world practice in information and computer management.

This course is designed for flexibility, students can select modules and specialise gradually during their time at Brunel. Students can transfer between Computer Science and Business Computing up to the start of Level 2, then, should they wish, to choose a specialism up to the start of Level 3.

One third of each year in this programme is project-based. On Levels 1 and 2, students will build a software solution in a team, and in their final year they’ll carry out an individual project. Students will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects at the annual Made in Brunel (Software Innovation) event, with awards presented by the likes of Cisco, Sky and Xerox.

This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP), and on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 

The accreditation also allows students to apply for professional membership of the BCS after they have successfully completed their degree.

The department has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze, recognising their dedication to the advancement of gender equality in STEM subjects. They now have an ongoing three-year action plan to further implement strategies and improve their practices. As part of this endeavour, Brunel’s Women in Engineering and Computing mentoring scheme provides Brunel's female students with invaluable help and support from the industry.