Software Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Course Overview - Software Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Software engineering is currently one of the most in demand skills in the UK. This program is based on an innovative and dynamic curriculum, designed and delivered in collaboration with key employers. Students will cover a range of computing, programming, and software engineering concepts throughout the course. The course is vocationally based with lots of practical hands-on tuition and links to relevant local industry employers. There are also blended learning elements of the course.
This course covers the fundamental aspects of programming and software engineering as well...
Software engineering is currently one of the most in demand skills in the UK. This program is based on an innovative and dynamic curriculum, designed and delivered in collaboration with key employers. Students will cover a range of computing, programming, and software engineering concepts throughout the course. The course is vocationally based with lots of practical hands-on tuition and links to relevant local industry employers. There are also blended learning elements of the course.
This course covers the fundamental aspects of programming and software engineering as well as software development industry practices. Students will be presented with new and challenging opportunities that will increase the level of expertise and technological knowhow. Alongside practical programming modules, you will also gain a wider understanding of key industry concepts, such as project management, software development practices and methodologies, data analytics, management and big data, computational thinking, systems architecture and software testing. On successful completion of this course, students will have both a theoretical and practical understanding of software engineering.
The FdEng Software Engineering will prepare you for a career in the software development industry, the course has a mix of practical and vocational skills long with linking basic theoretical concepts to practice and is ideal for individuals who are embarking in this exciting field.
Top employment opportunities:
• Software Developer
• Application Developer
• Software Tester
• Mobile Application Developer
• Software Development
Technician
• Application Support Analyst
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Truro Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A67-G98
Institution Code
T85
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
In relevant subjects
T Level
In a relevant subject
UCAS Tariff
From a relevant, full level 3 qualification.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-pass: 45.0
In a relevant subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths are also required at grade 4/C or above. Contact us for more information if you do not have these, or if you have a level 2 equivalent qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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