Computer Science (Software Engineering)

About this programme

Specialise in software engineering to work towards a career building large-scale industrial software systems. There’s a global demand for skilled professionals who can design, build and maintain complex software systems that behave and interact as intended, reliably and securely. This four-year course at Royal Holloway gives you a thorough foundation in modern methodologies and industrial-strength tooling so that you are immediately employable. Learn to apply engineering principles to different types of software. Experiment with software development and Scrum-based Agile methodologies. Tailor the course to your interests by choosing from our range of optional modules. You can also opt to add a Year in Industry. Learn to manage the process of software engineering, from conception through to delivery with confidence and technical precision. Contribute to a team project in your final year engaging with real clients to put into practice the techniques taught throughout your degree. Our teaching was highlighted as an example of ‘best practice’ by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. We’ve developed our teaching in consultation with industry to make sure you’re getting the skills employers are looking for. We collaborate with major companies, including Microsoft Research, Google and NASA. Previous graduates have gone on to further postgraduate study or followed a specialist career in software engineering. We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.