Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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**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 ...Read more


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.

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9/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
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Jessica
14 Feb 24

Bournemouth might not be the prettiest uni but the teaching staff and the people make it what it is. It’s a very sociable uni with an incredible student union who passionately..Read more

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Delcia
04 Dec 23

I don’t think the facilities for software engineering are the best, also, they could make some buildings look a little more modern. I think the student union is really good, I..Read more

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48 - 72 Grades / Points required

You will need GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (or Grade C).

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£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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£19,700 per year

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£19,700 per year

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£19700 Per year

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J
Jessica
14 Feb 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth might not be the prettiest uni but the teaching staff and the people make it what it is. It’s a very sociable uni with an incredible student union who passionately...
Read more
D
Delcia
04 Dec 23
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
I don’t think the facilities for software engineering are the best, also, they could make some buildings look a little more modern. I think the student union is really good, I...
Read more
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Bournemouth University , Poole

Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able...

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