Software Engineering is more than the programming phase of an application arena. Phases of the software engineering life cycle include specialised processes and tools to ensure that real-world projects, both large and small, are delivered in a quality manner under financial constraints using processes and tools. Invariably, the software end-product is produced by a team of software engineers, stakeholders and ancillary personnel.

This course aims to develop your knowledge of the processes and associated tools required to service the software development life cycle.

This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry representatives will be provided. The type of WIL activities involved include a substantial team project to develop a practical software product, using modern Software Engineering processes and reflective practice, and standard industry tools for code management, testing, and continuous integration and deployment (Assessment Task 1). The team project has been evaluated by the chair of the Computer Science Industry Advisory Committee and feedback provided to ensure it reflects industry best practice. Project mentors and lab/tutors are drawn from industry and support learning and provide feedback on modern Software Engineering practice; these practitioners will also act as client representatives and will mark the project in conjunction with academic staff.