What high school qualifications do you need...................................................................

Question

... to staudy software engineering at university?

...In the UK

Answer 1

The British students need maths and english a-levels (which is like the top level at high school, advanced for seniors). And science courses can help. They can also take IT or programming type courses at most of their schools.

Usually they want someone who's good at math (so take as advanced a level as you can), and do reasonably well in your other courses.

I took computer programming at high school level, and if your school offers related subjects you should try for those. Anything logic based can help, and of course fun courses show that you're "well rounded" and can increase your chances.

In the old days, software engineers had philosophy and history degrees. You still don't need a degree to get the job... but I guess it helps.

Answer 2

(A unit is two high school semesters or the college equivalent.)
High School Algebra - 2 units
High School Geometry - 1 unit
High School English - 3 units
High School Natural Science - 2 units
High School Business and/or Economics - 1 unit
High School Computer Technology or Applications - 1 unit

Answer 3

Keyboard
Tech I
Tech II
in that order, Tech II is a good basis for learning in depth, of the components in your computor.

Answer 4

Mathematics - algebra, algebra II, trigonometry, but first you need to qualify to get into the university.