Software Engineering
Bournemouth UniversitySoftware Engineering BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. 75% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
75.24%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry.
Why study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at BU?
- Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
- Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements.
- In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems.
- You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.
- Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as computer programmer, web developer, software engineer, IT solution analyst or app developer - our graduates are highly sought after, within fifteen months of completing their course, 93% of our students are in further study or work. (source DiscoverUni 2023)
As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course will prepare you for working in the fast-moving software industry.
Course accreditation
Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000
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
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ