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BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up 

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    UK fee **

    AY 24/25: £9,535
    AY 25/26: £9,535
  • * Subject to availability     ** Price per academic year

Course Overview

Most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems and the software engineers who develop and maintain them. If you have already completed a related foundation degree or HND, our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Top-Up) course offers you the skills and knowledge needed for a career in this field.

Our dedicated staff team offers a balance of academic rigour, industrial experience and advanced technical expertise. We will support you in exploring the underlying principles of software engineering while helping you gain knowledge and practical experience with the latest technologies.  

You will be encouraged to appreciate both the technical and human aspects involved in areas such as the lifecycle of software systems, software design, systems analysis, programming, database specification and design, and system security.

In addition to technical knowledge and expertise, you will have opportunities to gain experience in teamwork, communication and presentation, problem-solving and time management. Our focus is on helping you develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career in software engineering. 

Full course specification

Why study this course?

  • This top-up course will complement related foundation degree or HND qualifications, equipping you with the skills you need for a rewarding career.
  • The course has been designed in collaboration with industrial partners, exploring highly relevant topics and utilising realistic scenarios.
  • Prepare for international career opportunities with modules that cover culture, socialisation, localisation, and international computer and communications standards.
  • Research and Professional Issues
  • Undergraduate Project
  • Agile Programming
  • Applied Machine Learning (Optional)*
  • Software Quality Management (Optional)*
  • Computer Graphics (Optional)*
  • Operations Management (Optional)*

*subject to availability

Career progression

Software engineering graduates who are new to the field often start out as programmers and work up to positions of greater responsibility, such as software architects or project managers.

Jobs directly related to a software engineering degree include:  

  • Games development 
  • Systems development 
  • Web design 
  • Web development 
  • Search engine optimisation 
  • Information systems management 
  • Business analysis 

A wide variety of career options are also available in sectors such as business, engineering, health care, gaming, publishing, IT, retail, education, medicine, aerospace and cyber security. 

Entry Requirements

For direct entry to Level HE6 (top-up), you will need either a foundation degree (FdSc or FdEng) or an HND in software engineering, cloud computing, networking and security or a similar computing or programming related course. 

If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience, we will be happy to consider your application. You will be required to undertake an assessment to determine your suitability for the course. You will be assessed on your problem-solving skills and your ability to participate in group work. 

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. 

If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements webpage for more details. 

Student stories

Studying at Regent

George, BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year  

“RCL offers many advantages over other colleges. My campus is modern with great facilities, while the timetables and lectures are well organised. Plus, the IT and Student Support teams are always available to assist us.”

Geanina, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year  

“RCL provides a fantastic learning environment. My class group and I receive unwavering support from the academic team. Their commitment to meeting student needs is truly appreciated.”

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Professor Faisal Mustafa, Dean of School of Engineering
    Our engineering and computing lecturers are committed to shaping ambitious and confident professionals. You will benefit from high-quality teaching in state-of-the-art labs and workshops throughout your academic journey.
    Meet the teaching team

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up 

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