Software Engineering (with foundation year)
Coventry UniversitySoftware Engineering (with foundation year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Coventry University, based in Coventry, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £31,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 64 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
64 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career path in this fast-paced, ever-changing industrial sector.
The foundation year of this course covers a range of digital technology content including fundamental software engineering and data storage concepts, the theory behind how networks operate, devices communicate and how such networks should be designed. It also covers information technology in business and the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills required to solve relevant problems. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Software Engineering BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science.
The degree aims to enable you to:
* Master the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to develop software solutions which address demanding user expectations and complex customer requirements
* Become an expert in the full stack skills required to be a software engineer
* Gain industry-relevant experience as you apply real-world, commercial software engineering practices within teams of your peers, preparing you for your career after graduation
Key benefits of the degree
* Activity-Led Learning focus helps you consolidate what you’re taught through practical application of everything you’re covering in lectures.
* Strong professional skills focus
* Hybrid, online and asynchronous learning to support students with different needs across a range of locations
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Entry Requirements
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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
- Coventry
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £31,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ