**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 evalua...
**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.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at BU?**<br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements.<br/><br/><br/>- In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.<br/><br/><br/>- 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)<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Course accreditation**<br/><br/>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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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
G602
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
UCAS Tariff104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Scottish Higher104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Access to HE Diploma102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAn overall score of 28 - 31 points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDistinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDistinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Scottish Advanced Higher104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Extended ProjectWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. A level104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. T LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. |
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