Software Engineering with a Year in Industry

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

A-Level Entry

BBC - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Our BSc Software Engineering degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java. Students on our software engineering degree will learn the fundamentals of computer science before specialising in software testing, design patterns and generic programming.

The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.

Why Software Engineering at Swansea?

  • Top 201-250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)

  • 25th in the UK Computer Science (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)

    Software Engineering at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines.

    Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental software engineering concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

    You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, smart home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

    Showcase your work at the Computer Science colloquium and our annual Project Fair.

    Your Software Engineering Experience

  • A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.

  • Our £32.5 million Computational Foundry is home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities which include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab and Visualisation Suite.

  • Students will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation. You will have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - ABB
    BTEC DDD

    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
    2141 Web design professionals
    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
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swansea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    Swansea University

    Swansea

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