Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Software is critical to the industry. It can save lives, improve performance and help us predict future events. We’ll give you the skills and the knowledge to create high-quality software with plenty of opportunities to access our industry-standard facilities to test it.And thats what employers expect to see from you. Someone who is confident, work-ready and already has the software skills needed.There continues to be a steady demand from industry and commerce for well-qualified software ...Read more

Software is critical to the industry. It can save lives, improve performance and help us predict future events. We’ll give you the skills and the knowledge to create high-quality software with plenty of opportunities to access our industry-standard facilities to test it.And that's what employers expect to see from you. Someone who is confident, work-ready and already has the software ​skills needed.There continues to be a steady demand from industry and commerce for well-qualified software engineers. In fact, according to eSkills UK, there will be a shortage in the next ten years.This software engineering degree seeks to meet that need by producing graduates with the precise combination of skills required to design and develop robust, efficient, high-quality software.


Why choose this course?

- It is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.- There's an opportunity for a year-long paid work placement with prestigious companies such as GE Consumer Finance and IBM.- You will have access to contact and share ideas with other computer games students throughout the country through our own Computer Society.- This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology) allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.- You will have access to ultra-modern facilities, equipment and software.- Our student work can be ground-breaking, and innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Software Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Leon
03 Dec 24

It’s good, nice people, good lecturers..Read more

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Tapiwa
19 Nov 24

It’s got lots of different cultures from all around the world so even as an international student you feel like you’re home away from..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including IT, Maths or Science subject)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Leon
03 Dec 24
Software Engineering (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
It’s good, nice people, good lecturers...
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Tapiwa
19 Nov 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
It’s got lots of different cultures from all around the world so even as an international student you feel like you’re home away from...
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Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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