Software Engineering

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Software engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Course overview

Our BSc Software Engineering course will give you the skills you need to thrive in the digital revolution. Study a subject that is in high demand in industry.

Why study with us

  • This course has accreditations leading to MBCS and CITP exemption from The British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. All graduates from this course are eligible to become Professional members (MBCS), with no further assessment.

  • You also have the option of a placement in industry in-between your second and third years, enabling you to consolidate your learning and boost your career prospects.

  • You’ll love our Computing Challenge competition, where you’ll work in teams to design, develop and market your own app.

    What you’ll do

  • You’ll develop software development skills, combined with modelling, problem-solving and professional skills.

  • Apply your software development skills to the challenge of developing interactive games using 3D graphics.

  • Learn to programme effectively in Java, C++, and C#, use leading database management systems, study communications and networks, and apply Agile project management skills.

    Accreditations

  • The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.

  • We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

    Future careers

    Graduates of this course have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest companies in the digital sector, including EA Games, GCHQ, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and Nokia.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering

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    University of Central Lancashire

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