BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

Key Facts

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Duration

Four Years / Two year Accelerated Programme

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Each year organisations worldwide invest millions of dollars to build software systems. This programme is designed to train students to develop high quality software systems ranging from smart phone applications to modern enterprise applications.

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering is a fulltime honours degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK. It includes up to one year of industry placement. Students who do not opt for the internship/ industry placement may complete the degree in 3 years. The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Accelerated) can be completed in 2 years; industry placement will not be offered for the accelerated path.

The curriculum incorporates cutting edge technologies and emergent industry practices. Much of the content is practical in nature and aims to produce software engineers who are able to identify and solve real world problems. The award has a strong focus on communication, teamwork, independent learning and self-management skills and attributes highly valued in the software industry.

You will be introduced to a variety of modern software design methods; innovative development tools; novel programming approaches; techniques for dealing with the complexity of building large software systems; managing design and development teams; and ensuring software quality.

You will study all phases of the systems development lifecycle with an emphasis on business requirements analysis, user experience design, software design, software development, software quality assurance and software deployment.

On successful completion of the BEng (Hons) Software Engineering, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity-based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Modules

Year 1

Software Development and Application Modelling

Introduction to object oriented programming
Introduction to object oriented analysis & design using UML

Digital Technologies

Elementary computing mathematics
Elementary computer & cloud architecture & networking

Networking Concepts and Cyber Security

Design and development of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)
Introduction to basic cyber security principles

Web Development and Operating Systems

Basic website design & development using java script & HTML
Introduction to Linux operating system & bash scripting

Year 2

Commercial Computing for Software Engineers

Professional & study skills & research methods
Introduction to project management using agile methods

Databases and Data Structures

Introduction to database design & development
Introduction to algorithms & data structures

Server-Side Programming

Enterprise server-side development using web application frameworks
Web application testing & security

Mobile App Development

Application & user experience design for mobile devices
Design & development of cross platform mobile applications

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year

At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/ placement to gain industry exposure.

Year 4

Emerging Technologies

Research methods
Introduction to cutting-edge technologies

Software Engineering Final Year Project

Design and modelling of a solution for a real-world problem
Development and evaluation of a solution for a real-world problem

Clean Coding and Networks

Multi-threaded, distributed application development
Clean coding and test-driven development

Enterprise Cloud and Distributed Web Applications

Cloud infrastructure design and deployment for enterprises
Design and development of restful web application programming interfaces

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation

And

B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:

GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and
GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

You will be able to commence your career as an Associate Software Engineer, Application Developer, Web Engineer, Web Developer or Quality Assurance Engineer. You will progress through your career in job roles such as Technical Lead and Software Architect leading to senior positions associated with influencing the technology direction of an enterprise or industry.

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.