Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Bristol, UWE
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games. Theyre also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport. Software engineering is about building programs so these computers fulfil their purpose. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better. Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore ...Read more

Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games. They're also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport. Software engineering is about building programs so these computers fulfil their purpose. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better. Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including cloud computing, big data and cyber security. Learn how businesses manage large projects and plan, design and deliver new software on time and in budget.Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably.

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
51st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
62nd
What students say
R
Raiyan
07 Nov 25

Calm and almost crimeless place, so its incredibly safe. For improvement, I think more table tennis boards would be..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
20 Feb 23

UWE teaching staff are so supportive and the facility is set up in a way that makes me want to learn when I come on campus. UWE has also been very supportive to me as a mature..Read more

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£17,000 per year

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R
Raiyan
07 Nov 25
Software Engineering
Calm and almost crimeless place, so its incredibly safe. For improvement, I think more table tennis boards would be...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
20 Feb 23
Software Engineering
UWE teaching staff are so supportive and the facility is set up in a way that makes me want to learn when I come on campus. UWE has also been very supportive to me as a mature...
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Bristol, UWE
Bristol, UWE , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bristol Parkway  0.6 miles away
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