Software Engineering with a Year in Industry
University of KentSoftware Engineering with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 4 years. 67% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £31,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.
A-Level Entry
BBB - BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
120 - 104 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
66.69%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Software Engineering
Software Engineering is an incredibly exciting field which is valuable for many areas of business. This course offers you a solid base of computing skills, equipping you for a wide range of future careers from programmer to systems analyst, software developer to computer scientist.
You have the opportunity to put your skills into practice on a paid year in industry placement. This gives you invaluable work experience and offers the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation.
Accreditation
This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council.
Your Future
You'll be on course for a big future. Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects.
Our graduates have gone on to work in:
- software engineering
- mobile applications development
- systems analysis
- consultancy
- networking
- web design and e-commerce
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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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
- Canterbury
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £31,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ