Software Technology

Studying bachelor’s in Software Technology at Linnaeus University in Sweden:

This programme focuses mainly on the software in IT systems, which can be found in everything from mobile phones and games to cars and industrial robots. As a computer scientist, you will get solid knowledge of programming and the art of designing and developing IT systems.

Computers are controlled by programs. These programs can be very small, or huge systems with millions of lines of program code. The development of larger programs requires well thought-out approaches and a good organization. How to organize, design and develop large computer systems are some of the things that you learn in software technology, which is an area of the subject computer science. You will also acquire knowledge of other fields of computer science such as computer networks, databases and operating systems.

 

Necessary information:

• Duration: 3 years
• Degree awarded by: Linnaeus University
• Admission criteria: Highschool degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Format: Full-time
• Semester: Autumn
• Tuition fee: 77,500 SEK (First payment)
• Tuition fee, total: 465,000 SEK
• Application Fee: 900 SEK

 

Curriculum:

The study programme comprises 180 credits and includes a final degree dissertation project of 15 credits. The programme consists primarily of courses in Computer Science. These are divided into general introductory courses, advanced courses in key areas and courses in the study programme’s specialization, network security.

In addition to courses in computer science there are also courses in other subjects, mainly Mathematics. These courses aim to prepare students for in-depth courses in Computer Science and to provide students with a solid background as a basis for their future professional role.

• Introduction to Programming
• Basic Mathematics for Computer Scientists
• Computer Security
• Technical Information and Communication
• Database Technology
• Object-oriented Programming
• …

 

Career opportunity:

A first job will likely mean that you work as programmer within a larger organization. You may then go on to work as project manager, consultant or educator. Regardless of where you work, you will probably be working in a team with other persons. The IT world is global, so work abroad may be just as likely as work in Sweden.

Linnaeus University Career Counselling Service: The career counselling service at Linnaeus University offers support and advice when you try to figure out how your education, your experience, and your personal qualifications can best be summarized into a powerful job application. You will get help pinpointing your skills and experience and tips and guidance on how to best design your CV and cover letter.

 

Application Requirements:

• Have successfully completed your upper secondary (high school) education (post-16), and
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English. The entry requirement for bachelor’s studies in Sweden is to have studied the equivalent of the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
• For students who received their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional mathematics requirement. You must have successfully completed courses equal to the Swedish courses Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c.
• Record of completed upper secondary (high school) education.
• Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or a similar identification document.
• You must upload your documentation both in the original language and in an official translation. Accepted languages for translations are Swedish and English.

 

English language requirements:

Exam	score
IELTS Academic	6.5
TOFEL IBT	90
Pearson PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online	62

 

 

Deadlines and intakes:

• Mid-August: Application deadline for courses starting in the Spring semester.
• Mid-January: Application deadline for courses and programmes starting in the Autumn semester. (January 16)