Software Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Software engineering

Software Engineering BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 80% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £33,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB - BBB.

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

79.98%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Design and develop complex systems, including those used in phones, vehicles, financial systems and secure web and medical applications.

Why Software Engineering at Strathclyde?
Gain the skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems.
Combine theory and practice to maximise your career options.
Develop understanding of software, hardware, communication technologies and strong design and team-working skills.
12-month paid industrial placement in the UK or abroad.
Accredited by the British Computer Society (accreditation visit taking place in November 2023).

Your Career
Recent graduates are employed by leading companies within the computing or financial sectors, while others act as computing specialists within sectors such as medicine, communications, government, defence, academia or the entertainment industry. Many are offered a role within the company where they undertook their placement year.

Recent graduate job roles include:
Software developer
Software engineer
Technical consultant
Information systems analyst
Data analyst

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
Scottish Higher AAAB - AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher AB

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£33,000