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.

Modules

Year 1

• Software Development and Application Modelling
• Digital Technologies
• Networking Concepts and Cyber Security
• Web Development and Operating Systems

Year 2

• Commercial Computing for Software Engineers
• Databases and Data Structures
• Server-Side Programming
• Mobile App Development

Year 3

• Industry Placement up to 1 Year

Year 4

• Emerging Technologies
• Software Engineering Final Year Project
• Clean Coding and Networks
• Enterprise Cloud and Distributed Web Applications
  

Admission Requirements

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

A. GCE Advanced Level

1. Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
2. London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or

Or

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation

And

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

Or

C. Equivalent qualifications

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

1. GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and
2. 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.

Contact Details

+94 11 7 675100
http://www.apiit.lk
388, Union Place, Colombo 02