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Software Engineering

BEng · Sheffield Hallam University · 3 years

Software Engineering

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Sheffield Hallam University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£30,000
SATISFACTION77%
CONTINUATION88%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS75%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 60% of the work its graduates go into (Very High).

About this course

Software engineering is the systematic discipline of designing, building, and testing software that is reliable, maintainable, and fit for purpose. It goes beyond programming as a craft to address the full life cycle of software development, including requirements analysis, system architecture, team collaboration, version control, testing strategies, and the management of complexity in large codebases. As software becomes ever more central to how organisations function and services are delivered, the demand for engineers who can build it well continues to grow. At Sheffield Hallam University, this programme includes a foundation year, providing a structured academic and technical preparation for students entering from a range of backgrounds. In the main degree, you will learn to design, implement, and test complex, high-quality software applications, developing proficiency in major prog

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 3 / 100Process, plant and machine operatives · 5% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).