Software Engineering

University of Northampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Why choose this course?

Our Software Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills that are required to explore a career in the software industry. You will learn about all phases in the software development lifecycle involving requirements analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of software systems.

During your first year you will share common modules with all computing students, giving you the foundation and flexibility to specialise in your second and third years. You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge through practical work in our computer laboratory facilities.

In your second year, you will complete a group project where you will be a part of a small design team working to produce an innovative and bespoke solution to a real-world challenge. You will also be studying other modules including Object-Oriented Programming, Systems Design and Development, Web Programming, Mobile Application Development and Databases.

In your final year, you will have an opportunity to complete an independent dissertation on a specialist topic of your choice in the field of software engineering. The other modules taught in the final year include Media Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Software Engineering and Advanced Database Systems.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025**

  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

    The Northampton Employment Promise

  • We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

    ✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    Scottish Higher BBBB
    BTEC DMM

    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
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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    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
    Northampton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

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    University of Northampton

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