Abstract
Amid ongoing concerns over the scarcity of females in software engineering, this study examines gender disparities within software engineering education, in particular at a UK university. It reveals differences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, mirroring wider UK sector trends. Utilizing institutional data, national benchmarks, and a survey of Master’s students, the research explores gender diversity and performance differences. Our findings indicate that the gender disparity observed at our university reflects the broader UK context. Through this analysis, we aim to understand the reasons for the gender gap in student enrollment at our institution and share these insights.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IEEE/ACM International Workshop on Gender Equality in Software Engineering (GEICSE 2024): proceedings |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 37-44 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798400705755 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9798350353044 |
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| Publication status | Published - 28 Aug 2024 |
| Event | 5th Workshop on Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Software Engineering, part of the 46th International Conference on Software Engineering 2024 - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 20 Apr 2024 → 20 Apr 2024 |
Workshop
| Workshop | 5th Workshop on Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Software Engineering, part of the 46th International Conference on Software Engineering 2024 |
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| Abbreviated title | GE@ICSE 2024 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisbon |
| Period | 20/04/2024 → 20/04/2024 |
Keywords
- gender equality
- software engineering education
- UK university
Access to Document
- Learning to improve gender equality: an analysis of software engineering education in a UK university
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