Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
Select a course option
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Software systems are at the heart of all aspects of daily life, including commerce, industry, healthcare and communication. With organisations of all sizes seeking talented professionals to create software systems that are usable, robust and maintainable, now is a great time to study a software engineering degree.
Develop in-demand knowledge and skillsAccredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for I.T, you'll be educated to the highest professional standards, studying real-world relevant modules. Delivered across three years - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, our BSc Software Engineering degree will develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of software specification, design, implementation and deployment using software development methodologies.During your studies, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the technologies associated with the interactive web applications. You will develop methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language. You will focus on topics such as server-side programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining, and design patterns.
Get closer to industryWith our envious campus location, minutes from central Manchester, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the region’s thriving tech community. You can choose to include an industry placement year between years two and three to apply what you’ve learnt and develop further skills, adding ‘with professional experience’ to your degree award. There will also be opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities through our computing society.We are a fast-growing centre for computer and data science. Our research and industry partnerships have influenced the development of commercial software products, and we work across multiple industries to unlock the potential of data and AI. We are also a co-founding member of both the Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry and the Greater Manchester AI Foundry. Through these initiatives, we support the city region’s ambitions to be a digital leader - and help it continue to be a great place for our computing graduates to build successful careers.
Our new home for computingIn Autumn 2022, we open our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for computing. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration.
Features• Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for I.T• Build theoretical knowledge to adapt your skills as programming, languages and techniques evolve• Cultivate independent technical judgement, with the ability to think conceptually and use technology to translate concepts into reality• Develop methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language• Understand and apply the techniques and technologies used to create interactive web applications• Choose final year options that include virtual reality and 3D gaming, mobile development, information security management and business management
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Must include at least grade C in A-level Computer Science (or related).
Must include at least grade C in Advanced Higher Level Computer Science (or related).
120 UCAS Tariff Points. Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass with 112 UCAS points, from a QAA-approved computer-related programme with Level 3 Computing content.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.
Grade C or grade 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.
30 Points with 14 in Higher Level subjects, including subjects Engineering, Science or Technology
120 UCAS Tariff Points Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.
Computer Related Subject (or Engineering or Science with distinctions in maths modules)
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.
DDM from a Computing or IT-related subject. Other engineering or science-related subjects may be accepted with distinctions in the maths units.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points. Qualification not accepted on its own, must be completing a minimum of 2 A2s or equivalent.
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Maths or a Numerate Science or Computer Related Subject.
Students living in
England
9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
17,040 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
17,040 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning and...
Check out our
Manchester city guide