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.

You will be introduced to a variety of modern software design methods; innovative development tools; novel programming approaches; techniques for dealing with the complexity of building large software systems; managing design and development teams; and ensuring software quality.

You will study all phases of the systems development lifecycle with an emphasis on business requirements analysis, user experience design, software design, software development, software quality assurance and software deployment.

Teaching and Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Four Year Programme with Internship

Year 1

Application Modelling
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures in C++
• Intermediary Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Introduction to Software Development
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming using Java
• Introduction to Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Fundamentals of Computing and Mathematics
• Elementary Computer Architecture and Networking
• Elementary Computing Mathematics

Skills for Computing Professionals
• Professional, Study and Research Skills Development
• Introduction to Database Design and Development

Year 2

Engineering Software Applications
• Professional Bodies, Ethics and Organizational Context
• Agile Techniques for Managing Software Development

Web & Mobile Application Development
• Web Development using Java Technologies
• Mobile Application Development using Android

Object-Oriented Application Engineering
• Advanced Object Oriented Programming using Java
• Introduction to Design Patterns and Software Development Frameworks

Concurrent Network Applications
• Multithreaded, Distributed Applications Development

Task-based Software Engineering
• Parallel Computer Applications development in C#

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year
• At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/placement to gain industry exposure.

Year 4

Engineering and Integrating Robust, Large-Scale Systems
• Enterprise, Message-Driven Systems Development
• Deployment and Maintenance of Enterprise Systems 

Engineering Enterprise Applications
• Architecting Multi-Tier Enterprise Applications 
• Component-based Enterprise Applications Development

Information Systems Engineering in Industry
• Design Thinking, Software Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

Final Year Project
• Research Methods
• User Experience and Systems Design 
• Software Development and Quality Assurance

Two year Accelerated Programme

Year 1

Application Modelling
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures in C++
• Intermediary Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Introduction to Software Development
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming using Java
• Introduction to Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Fundamentals of Computing and Mathematics
• Elementary Computer Architecture and Networking
• Elementary Computing Mathematics

Skills for Computing Professionals
• Professional, Study and Research Skills Development
• Introduction to Database Design and Development

Engineering Software Applications
• Professional Bodies, Ethics and Organizational Context
• Agile Techniques for Managing Software Development

Web & Mobile Application Development
• Web Development using Java Technologies
• Mobile Application Development using Android

Year 2

Application Modelling
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures in C++
• Intermediary Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Introduction to Software Development
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming using Java
• Introduction to Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML

Fundamentals of Computing and Mathematics
• Elementary Computer Architecture and Networking
• Elementary Computing Mathematics

Skills for Computing Professionals
• Professional, Study and Research Skills Development
• Introduction to Database Design and Development

Engineering Software Applications
• Professional Bodies, Ethics and Organizational Context
• Agile Techniques for Managing Software Development

Web & Mobile Application Development
• Web Development using Java Technologies
• Mobile Application Development using Android

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission are: GCE Advanced Level with 2 Passes or 2 Credit Passes (for Accelerated programmes) with a Credit Passes for English at the GCE (Ordinary Level)
or
GCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge or Edexcel) with 2 passes or 2 Credit Passes (for Accelerated programmes) or
Successful completion of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation or
Equivalent
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.

Fee Structure

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK and Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation in Malaysia.We have flexible payment options to suit your finances.You can choose to make the full payment upfront, semester payments in two to three instalments or the monthly instalments.

• Registration Fee(non refundable) - LKR 40,000.00 (one-time payment)
• Library Fee (Non refundable) - LKR 25,000.00
• Registration Fee to Staffordshire University- £ 150

Course fees

Course fees for the degree programme may be paid upfront or in instalments. The course fee includes tuition fee, cost of course materials and assessment and examination fees, but excludes fees payable for any resit or additional examinations and repeat modules. Students may choose one of the three payment options at each level.

Option 1 
Full Payment Up Front 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 525,000/- 

LEVEL 2 
LKR 525,000/- 

LEVEL 3 
LKR 525,000/- 

Option 2 
Semester Payment 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 272,500/- x 2

LEVEL 2 
LKR 272,500/- x 2 

LEVEL 3 
LKR 272,500/- x 2 

Option 3 
Monthly Payment 

LEVEL 1 
LKR 70,000/- x 8

LEVEL 2 
LKR 70,000/- x 8

LEVEL 3 
LKR 70,000/- x 8 

• Examination Re-sit Fee - LKR 10,000.00 - per module
• In?course Re-sit Fee - LKR 10,000.00 - per module
• Repeat Module Fee - LKR 62,500.00 - per module