I studied Software Engineering BSc (Hons) at the University of Bedfordshire. I decided upon this degree as I had always known I wanted to go into a technical field and the degree offered many transferable skills compatible to a range of roles.

After successfully completing my Extended Diploma at Bedford College, I was exposed to various experiences and skills amongst many technical fields. I was particularly fond of Web Development and working with software in general, so I knew a Software Engineering degree was the next step. After finding out that my local University offered the facilities and opportunity to grow my skills in this area, I applied. I graduated in 2024.

My favourite part of being a student at the University of Bedfordshire was the opportunities to grow both inside and outside the lectures, from the amazing support from staff to the facilities and services available.

The curriculum offered a broad perspective of software in the first year, an in-depth perspective in the second, then the chance to specialise in the third. The continuous flow of new ideas across the years taught me to adapt in the ever-changing technological world and I am still learning new things today.

Living on campus enabled me to build independence and life skills. It nurtured my ambition and fuelled my studies. Developing a healthy lifestyle outside of my studies paved the way to success within my studies. Understanding this early on meant I could excel personally and professionally.

I am currently a UX Engineer working at Feral Interactive and I work on designing the UX and implementing the UI for ports of popular video game franchises to mobile, tablet, and Nintendo Switch. My degree included transferable hard skills such as design, programming, testing, and project management. But it also helped provide soft skills such as time management, teamwork, and communication.

Having completed a Software Engineering degree, I am able to understand all areas that are involved in the process and, while I might not be working on a certain area of development, I am able to understand and effectively work well with others as my transferable skills put me in an advantageous position with my broad understanding.

I have been able to work on a range of projects so far, one which has been released for mobile and tablet during the duration of my time at Feral.

I would see what your interests are and your plans for the future. Hard work always beats talent so choose something you genuinely enjoy, something that you can see yourself doing and if you work hard enough, you’ll always get there. Break the large problem into smaller milestones and create some goals. What do you need to do to get there and how do you plan to do it? What degrees are available that help you reach those goals and what universities provide those degrees?

Weigh up factors such as your budget and distance and research thoroughly what each degree each university offers, and which stand out to you. Once you have some goals and a plan to get there, get in contact and apply! You’re young and going to make mistakes but learning from them is what matters. So why not put yourself out there and try?