Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

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

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

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. Salary: £28,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000