Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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In the first year of study you will cover a range of topics including coding, software testing, networking and security, algorithms and databases. You will also be supported to develop academic skills in writing and research, which will aid your learning throughout the course. These base-line topics will lead into more advanced areas of development in the second year, which include an introduction to artificial intelligence and mobile application development.All of our undergraduate computing ...Read more

In the first year of study you will cover a range of topics including coding, software testing, networking and security, algorithms and databases. You will also be supported to develop academic skills in writing and research, which will aid your learning throughout the course. These base-line topics will lead into more advanced areas of development in the second year, which include an introduction to artificial intelligence and mobile application development.All of our undergraduate computing courses have an optional placement year between the second and third years of study, where you have the opportunity to work in industry, gaining valuable employment and experience.The final year culminates in a major project where you will have the chance to showcase your skills and knowledge related to the engineering of software systems. You will also develop a deeper understanding of specialist areas through optional modules, which include popular areas such as data science and immersive technologies.The supportive and experienced academic team will guide you in promoting yourself as a professional practitioner, through developing online profiles to showcase your skills and expertise. You will also be encouraged to engage in networking at local digital and technology events, helping you to gain invaluable real-world experience and feedback.Our close links with industry will support you in gaining contacts, work experience opportunities, and insight into the software engineering industry. Industrial consulting is also enabled through a final year project unit which gets you industry ready to confidently go forward into the workplace.As a graduate you will be able to pursue a wide range of career options in the digital industry, and will benefit from the continuing increasing industry demand for those with strong technical abilities in software development.

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WUSCA ranking:
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37/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
102nd
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
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85%
Average salary
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Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Badr eddine
18 Feb 25

The location is great everything is close to uni...Read more

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Muhammad Hussain
18 Feb 25

I think over all its a good university I mean I study day and night so never focused on what good and bad aspects of my..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Extended Project:

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HNC (BTEC):

P - D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P - M Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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

D*D Grades / Points required

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):

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

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Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications

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This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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£17750 Per year

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Badr eddine
18 Feb 25
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
The location is great everything is close to uni....
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MH
Muhammad Hussain
18 Feb 25
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
I think over all its a good university I mean I study day and night so never focused on what good and bad aspects of my...
Read more
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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

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Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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