Software Engineering
University of StrathclydeSoftware 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
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £33,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ