Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
The University of Northampton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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**Why choose this course?**Our Software Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills that are required to explore a career in the software industry. You will learn about all phases in the software development lifecycle involving requirements analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of software systems.During your first year you will share common modules with all computing students, giving you the foundation and flexibility to specialise in your ...Read more


Why choose this course?

Our Software Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills that are required to explore a career in the software industry. You will learn about all phases in the software development lifecycle involving requirements analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of software systems.During your first year you will share common modules with all computing students, giving you the foundation and flexibility to specialise in your second and third years. You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge through practical work in our computer laboratory facilities.In your second year, you will complete a group project where you will be a part of a small design team working to produce an innovative and bespoke solution to a real-world challenge. You will also be studying other modules including Object-Oriented Programming, Systems Design and Development, Web Programming, Mobile Application Development and Databases.In your final year, you will have an opportunity to complete an independent dissertation on a specialist topic of your choice in the field of software engineering. The other modules taught in the final year include Media Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Software Engineering and Advanced Database Systems.


By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025


- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

The Northampton Employment Promise**- We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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50/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
120th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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What students say
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Syed YAMEEN
22 Nov 24

I feel like trying to find students unions and societies are quite hard to find as you need to do extensive research by yourself in order to find what societies you want to be a..Read more

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Anibal
01 Feb 24

Great university. Totally recommend it. Amazing staff and..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):

DMM Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M3,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (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

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Information & Communication technology
41%
Business Studies
29%
Mathematics
18%
Computing
12%
History
12%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Software Engineering reviews

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Syed YAMEEN
22 Nov 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
I feel like trying to find students unions and societies are quite hard to find as you need to do extensive research by yourself in order to find what societies you want to be a...
Read more
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Anibal
01 Feb 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Great university. Totally recommend it. Amazing staff and...
Read more
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The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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