BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Bachelor's degree at Westminster

This module provides an introduction to interactive and generative AI systems. Students will develop the skills to optimise the responses of generative AI and apply interactive AI systems to real-world problems.

This module provides an in-depth exploration of the mathematical concepts and theories that form the backbone of computer science and software engineering disciplines. Designed for first-year students, it spans a broad range of topics, including discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and statistical methods, specifically emphasising set theory, number theory, functions, matrices, vectors, graph theory, and probabilistic and statistical reasoning. The curriculum is structured to go beyond theoreti

An introduction to computer programming in a high-level programming language. The module concentrates on teaching the fundamentals of programming and algorithm design. Basic coding structures such as sequence, selection, and iteration will be covered. There will be an emphasis on practical exercises to develop programming experience and confidence.

This module introduces you to problem-solving through the design and implementation of algorithms using the Java programming language. It develops foundational programming skills with a strong emphasis on core object-oriented thinking, ensuring you learn how to structure and organise programs effectively. You will also explore the use basic data structures while applying sound programming practices in response to defined requirements.

This module introduces the principles and professional practices of software engineering, focusing on how software is planned, developed, and managed throughout its lifecycle. Students will apply fundamental project management techniques, collaborate effectively in teams, and engage with professional and ethical issues in software development. Emphasis is placed on gathering and analysing requirements, designing small-scale software systems, and developing awareness of employability, ethics, and

This module introduces web technologies and covers theoretical and practical concepts of web development. It covers a variety of commonly used Internet programming languages. You'll gain practical experience of web page development, and you'll be expected to write programs and web pages conforming to given guidelines.

In this module you gain practical work experience through your participation in a team that develops a prototype for a real-life software application suggested by industry contacts. The module takes you through the different managerial and technical steps of software development. You will gain experience in managing a team and deliver software iteratively by using an agile approach and receiving feedback from industry contacts. The module also provides you with experience in team communication a

This module covers the design and implementation of commercial dynamic web applications from a server-side programming and database perspective. It is suitable for you if you have a strong interest in SQL, web programming, HTML, CSS and browser scripting. A server-side language is covered to the depth required for implementing high-quality fully functional web-enabled database applications that fittingly support an organisation's business processes.

Algorithms are among the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering and at the heart of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and their applications to real-world problem-solving in digital humanities, economics, biosciences and social sciences. The module will introduce you to the theory and practice of algorithmic strategies, development and implementation. Hence, the module equips you with a road map of mappings between real-world problems and suitable algorit

This module provides solid knowledge and skills in the area of database systems, SQL and XML. It covers the logical design of a relational schema. It also covers the implementation of the database in a major DBMS and the manipulation of the data using SQL. Subsequently, it considers the transformation and rendering of XML documents using XSLT and the extraction of elements from XML documents using XPath and XQuery. Finally, it explores issues related to NoSQL databases and XML databases.

This module will teach the fundamental ideas behind the object-oriented approach to programming. It will provide you with knowledge and practical experience in writing computer programs using object-oriented programming techniques. It will cover in a practical way the design and implementation of object-oriented software for software applications through the entire software development lifecycle.

The module is an introduction to software development on mobile devices such as mobile phones, tablets and wearables. It concentrates on the Android platform. The main contents include: The Android mobile programming architecture. Restrictions of using small devices such as mobile phones tablets and wearables. Programming user interfaces, networking, persistent storage and multi-threading. Device profiling, application deployment and installation.

This module provides an entry point into mobile game development, covering key aspects applicable across diverse platforms such as mobile phones, tablets, handheld consoles, and wearables. Focusing on fundamental principles, it explores UX/UI considerations, constraints imposed by smaller devices, and the development of interfaces and gameplay features optimised for mobile usage. Topics include networking, persistent storage, multi-threading, device profiling, and application deployment, offerin

This module provides an understanding and hands-on experience in the fields of machine learning and data mining, covering the full life-cycle from preparing data to validating and optimising the learned model. The module covers different algorithms and approaches to machine learning and data mining, and the issues of using them on data sets of different sizes and complexity.

This module covers the fundamentals of database systems, the basics of the back-end development of database-powered web applications and the key security challenges and countermeasures for web applications. It is suitable for you if you have a strong interest in the development of scalable web applications built on robust back-end databases and in finding ways to protect them from online security threats.

In this module, you'll cover the techniques and technologies involved in building large-scale advanced web applications. It is suitable for you if you have a background in web design and web development, with knowledge of JavaScript, PHP and SQL.

This module provides students with an advanced understanding of how to design, implement, and evaluate modern full-stack enterprise applications using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It focuses on the development of secure, scalable, and maintainable systems, covering both server-side and client-side integration. Students will apply professional software engineering principles, including software architecture, data persistence, and testing, to develop enterprise-grade web applications. The module

This module explores the principles and practices of developing secure software systems. It examines the technical, organisational, and human factors that underpin secure software engineering, drawing on the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK). Students will learn how to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Topics include secure coding, distributed systems security, web and mobile vulnerabilit

This module requires students to integrate previously acquired knowledge and techniques with new insights gained through investigation and research, culminating in an extended piece of work. It involves the conceptualisation, design, implementation, and evaluation of a substantial solution, such as a software application, process, model, or experimental study. The module fosters independent working and encourages students to apply their learning to real-world challenges, supported by research, d