Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering

Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering, designed for learners progressing from Level 4 programming or application development qualifications. The program emphasizes advanced software engineering principles, systems design, enterprise application development, cloud integration, testing, and compliance with industry standards. Participants will gain the competence to architect, develop, and manage complex software systems while preparing audit‑ready documentation for regulated practice.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title	Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering
Total Credits	60
Guided Learning Hours	120
Qualification Time	240

Principles of Software Engineering Advanced frameworks, professional conduct, and industry expectations.
Systems Analysis & Design UML, requirements engineering, and architectural design patterns.
Advanced Object‑Oriented Programming Design patterns, abstraction, and modular programming.
Enterprise Application Development Multi‑tier systems, APIs, and service‑oriented architectures.
Database Systems & Big Data Integration Advanced SQL, NoSQL, distributed databases, and data pipelines.
Web & Mobile Application Engineering Full‑stack development, cross‑platform frameworks, and deployment.
Cloud Computing & DevOps AWS, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and microservices.
Testing, Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness Automated testing, performance testing, debugging, and compliance reporting.
Cybersecurity & Governance in Software Engineering Secure coding, GDPR, ISO standards, and risk management.
Capstone Project & Portfolio Development Real‑world projects, client case studies, and portfolio creation.

Builds competence in systems design, enterprise applications, and cloud computing
Enhances compliance with RQF, Ofqual, and City & Guilds standards
Strengthens skills in DevOps, cybersecurity, and governance
Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and portfolio development
Offers recognized certification to support careers in software engineering, systems architecture, and IT leadership

Learners progressing from Level 4 Diplomas in Programming & Application Development (PRAD‑414 / CPRJ‑414)
Students seeking employment as software engineers, systems analysts, or application architects
Individuals aiming to progress to Level 6 Diplomas in Data Science & Analytics (DSAN‑616 / BANA‑616) or higher computing qualifications

Assessment Type: Capstone project + written exam + portfolio review
Format: Applied coding tasks, MCQs, project defense, and oral presentation
Total Questions: 80 theory + multiple coding tasks + portfolio submission
Passing Score: 70%
Duration: 20–24 weeks (320–360 hours total)
Certification: Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering (SWEN)

Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering

Course Overview

Qualification Details

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