BSc in Engineering (Software Engineering)
Software engineers play a crucial role in the future. Are you one of them?
Software has changed our world significantly in just a few decades, but what will be the next big steps? With a degree in software engineering, you can take part in developing and inventing intelligent apps or software that make their mark on the world.
Make a quantum leap - become a software engineer
A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering will teach you how to develop software that suits the organisations and the people who need it. You will reach out to the user, research their needs and from this get good ideas that make you capable of developing the best software solution.
What will you learn?
With a degree in Software Engineering, you will gain the skills to develop the software solutions of the future. You will be able to lead the development and implementation of software, cooperate across professional groups and cultures, solve tasks in an international context and advise on investing in new software solutions and much more.
You will
- learn how technology is best used to develop efficient and revolutionary solutions.
- learn how to create software from scratch and further develop existing software.
- learn to investigate the need for the software, to describe and analyse the requirements and to design, programme and test the software.
- get the opportunity to test your competencies on company cases and in direct cooperation with the industry.
Existing programming skills are not required
The programme includes an introductory course in programming. At the start of the programme, it is assumed that many new students have no prior in-depth experience with programming.
How is the programme structured?
The education consists of a combination of theoretical courses and practical project work. Each semester is based on a main theme which becomes the basis for the semester's theory and project work.
- In the first semester, the focus is on software programming.
- The second semester is all about developing software systems.
- The third semester focuses on distributed interactive software systems.
- In the fourth semester, the focus is on intelligent component-based software systems.
- The fifth semester is about cyber-security and mobile software systems. You can also study this semester abroad.
- In the sixth semester, you will learn about project collaboration, and you will write your bachelor project based on all your knowledge from the previous semesters.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
UniTest – SDU requires applicants to pass an entrance test in order to successfully complete the application process. The test takes place online in March/April (the university will provide information about registration in advance). The test assesses reading comprehension and logical thinking skills.
Note:
- Engineering programmes require a high level of mathematics knowledge. If the university considers your grades too low, you may be asked to complete a special online course.
- A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- English Language Hours – The total number of English language hours completed in Grades 10, 11 and 12 should be at least 210 hours (1 hour = 60 minutes), and the English grade should be at least 5 on a 10-point grading scale.
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
What does the programme lead to?
You will typically be able to work with the development of intelligent products for a global market, where cultural empathy and insight into local conditions are crucial for success.
Software is included in many of the things we use every day, such as the computer, the TV, the smartphone, the internet, the car, the train and the stove. Therefore, as a civil engineer in Software Engineering, you have the opportunity to get a job in many different industries - in Denmark and abroad.
As a civil engineer in Software Engineering, you can, for example, get work as a:
- Software developer
- Mobile app developer
- System developer
- System consultant
- IT- and system architect
- Software quality engineer
- Product manager
- Project manager
- IT-strategy manager
- Project leader
- Teacher
- Researcher
The bachelor's programme takes three years, after which you take the two-year master's programme to achieve a MSc in Engineering. Here you can specialise in the subject areas you are interested in.
