Software Engineering with foundation year
University of Greater ManchesterSoftware Engineering with foundation year BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Greater Manchester, based in Bolton, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 48 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
89.23%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Retail, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, education – most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems, and professional, competent, creative software engineers are needed to develop and maintain them. The University of Bolton's BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with foundation year course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.
Congratulations. You're considering a career in the world's most in-demand profession (1). Software engineering is a truly global activity that concerns building and maintaining software systems and other computer-based solutions. By examining all elements of the process – from an initial understanding of the problem to be solved through analysis, design, and development to testing, documentation and maintenance – our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree with foundation year offers you a focused education in software engineering, ready to impress potential employers. By studying at the University of Bolton, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of software engineering principles and practices while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.
The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of computing, programming and mathematics. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
Our dedicated staff team offers a balance of academic rigour, industrial experience and advanced technical expertise. We'll support you in exploring the underlying principles of software engineering while helping you gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies. You'll be encouraged to appreciate both the technical and human aspects involved in areas such as the lifecycle of software systems, software design, systems analysis, programming, database specification and design, and system security.
We focus on helping you develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills so that you are well-prepared for a career in software engineering. We'll also support you in building lifelong learning skills so you can take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success.
(1) https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/minisite/most-in-demand-professions accessed on 12 July 2024
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time including foundation year
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Bolton
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ