Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Software engineering

Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 48 - 72 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry.

Why study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at BU?
- Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

- Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements.

- In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems.

- You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.

- Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as computer programmer, web developer, software engineer, IT solution analyst or app developer - our graduates are highly sought after, within fifteen months of completing their course, 93% of our students are in further study or work. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)

As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course will prepare you for working in the fast-moving software industry.

Course accreditation

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

Sandwich including foundation year

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Poole
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000