Bachelor of Science (Hons) Software Engineering

  Institution: Linton University College

There is still a significant worldwide shortage of up-to-date and relevant computing skills. Organisations need to have access to these skills to make best use of computing and internet resources.

This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:

• Gain appropriate knowledge and skills base to pursue a career managing and developing information systems in a contemporary business context
• Gain an understanding of the operational, strategic and practical issues in information systems currently relevant to small, medium and large enterprises
• Learn and work both independently and within groups
• Be aware of the management, economic, legal, social, professional and ethical issues relating to information systems
• Develop the necessary study skills and knowledge to pursue further study

Graduates of Software Engineering degree programmes have the skills and knowledge to develop high quality software applications, leading to a career in the wide-ranging software development industry.

Programme Details

• Duration
  3 years; 6 semesters
• Awarding Body
  University of East London, UK
• Assessment
  Varies from module to module but will include end of module examinations, coursework, project work, laboratory reports and tests of competence in theoretical and practical sessions.
• Main Intakes
  The main intakes are conducted in September, January and May of each year.

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

• Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) / GCE ‘A’ Level with TWO (2) full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0; Computing, Business Studies, Economics, Information and Communications Technology (ICT, or Visual Art, AND Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with credit in Mathematics.
• Pass relevant Foundation / Matriculation programme with CGPA 2.0 from institutions recognized by Malaysia Government AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level (Insitut Jati)*;
• A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be admitted subjects to a rigorous internal accessment process;
• Any other Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 AND credit in Mathematics at SPM Level;
• Pass SMIII (UEC) with minimum 5Bs including Mathematics*;
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;
• Other equivalent foreign qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*

*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group

English Language Requirements

(For international students only)

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum overall Band 6; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum score of 550; or
• Cambrige or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level; or
• Equivalent intensive English course conducted by Kolej Universiti Linton.

Subjects

Year 1

• Pengajian Malaysia
• Pengajian Islam/Pendidikan Moral
• Study Skills
• Introduction to Software Development
• Website Design & Internet
• Introduction to Computer System
• Information Systems
• Visual Programming

Year 2

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
• Professional Issues
• Information System Modelling & Design
• Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Database Systems
• Usability Engineering

Year 3

• Research & Academic Development
• Advance Information Systems Development
• Network Programming
• Project
• Programming Paradigms
• Formal Method In Software Engineering

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia