Software Engineering (with foundation year)

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

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,000

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

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2141 Web design professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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