As a Software Engineering student at York St John you will explore software engineering in a creative and stimulating environment where personal innovation and technical expertise are valued and developed in all our students. You will learn a range of programming and computational systems. You will then extend your knowledge and skills through projects with industry professionals, as well as collaborative projects with students, academics and professionals from other disciplines. You will learn to be entrepreneurial, finding and creating opportunities for your future professional practice.
Course Details - Modules
Modules may include:
Level 1:
Programming 1
Mathematics and Problem Solving
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Programming 2
Software Engineering
Technology in Context
Level 2:
Programming 3
Databases and Networks
Software Engineering: Design Patterns
Mobile Application Development
Professional Project
Philosophies of Technology
Placement Year:
On achieving a year in industry placement, you will complete a negotiated learning agreement in the form of a learning contract, which will be negotiated with your host firm and agreed by an academic from the York St John University Computer Science Team. This will be logged by the University and you will be expected to demonstrate your achievement while on placement through a portfolio of evidence. In order to undertake a year in industry placement you will need to have achieved the minimum requirements for progression at level 2 and will also have to satisfy the following criteria:
You must have no outstanding modules from level 1 or 2
You must demonstrate a good level of professionalism in your academic conduct within the university, to the point where an academic from the computing team is willing to agree your suitability for the proposed placement
During the year in industry placement you will be allocated a mentor from within the University, who will monitor your progress throughout the placement. This may include Skype/email conversations. You will have a minimum of one field visit which will include a conversation with the employer.
Level 3:
Major Project
Human Computer Interaction
Internet of Things
Cybercrime Security (optional)
Advanced Web Development (optional)
Data Visualisation (optional)
iOS Game Development (optional)
Software Solutions for Business (optional)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
2R11
Institution code:
Y75
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits.
For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits.
Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content.
Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course.
For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/.
If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
69%
Go onto work and study:
92%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
9250.0
Year 1
International
12750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Provider information
Lord Mayor's Walk
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York
YO31 7EX
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