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Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Study with us

Studying a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, you'll be learning at a multi-award-winning academic institution - the only university to have won Times Higher Education University of the Year twice (2012 and 2019).

gain the skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems

combine theory and practice to maximise your career options

develop an understanding of software, hardware, communication technologies and strong design and team-working skills

12-month paid industrial placement in the UK or abroad. We'll help you secure a placement

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT:

for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional

on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer

Why this course?

Software engineers design and develop large, complex systems. These include the systems used in vehicles, phones, large-scale financial systems and secure web and medical applications.

As a software engineer, youll need a good understanding of software, hardware, communication technologies and strong design and team skills. Youll also need to understand the impact of the development strategies of different systems.

Our Computer Science courses combine theory and practice. Many of the core subjects are similar in the early years, which means its possible for you to transfer between courses.

Assessment

Youll be tested on your knowledge and understanding, intellectual, practical and transferable skills. This will be done through written exams, laboratory submissions, presentations, coursework, project and industrial placement reports.

Careers

This degree produces graduates with the technical knowledge and skills, and the communication and management expertise essential to participate in and lead teams of professional engineers that deliver robust and reliable software.

Our Software Engineering degree will open doors for careers in research, software development, consultancy and business analysis with companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Logica and Kana.

Career opportunities are not limited to technology. The problem-solving, creative and personal skills you learn on this course will be sought after in many industries.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB - ABB

Year 1 entry: BBB including Maths, Computer Science recommended.Year 2 entry: ABB including Maths at B, Computer Science at B.

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University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    28th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    204 90%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    33rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    19th

    20

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