Retail, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, education – most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems, and professional, competent, creative software engineers are needed to develop and maintain them. The University of Boltons BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with foundation year course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.
Congratulations. Youre considering a career in the worlds most in-demand profession (1). Software engineering is a truly global activity that concerns building and maintaining software systems and ot...
Retail, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, education – most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems, and professional, competent, creative software engineers are needed to develop and maintain them. The University of Boltons BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with foundation year course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.<br/><br/>Congratulations. Youre considering a career in the worlds most in-demand profession (1). Software engineering is a truly global activity that concerns building and maintaining software systems and other computer-based solutions. By examining all elements of the process – from an initial understanding of the problem to be solved through analysis, design, and development to testing, documentation and maintenance – our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree with foundation year offers you a focused education in software engineering, ready to impress potential employers. By studying at the University of Bolton, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of software engineering principles and practices while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.<br/><br/>The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of computing, programming and mathematics. Its designed to prepare you for degree-level study.<br/><br/>Our dedicated staff team offers a balance of academic rigour, industrial experience and advanced technical expertise. Well support you in exploring the underlying principles of software engineering while helping you gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies. Youll be encouraged to appreciate both the technical and human aspects involved in areas such as the lifecycle of software systems, software design, systems analysis, programming, database specification and design, and system security.<br/><br/>We focus on helping you develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills so that you are well-prepared for a career in software engineering. Well also support you in building lifelong learning skills so you can take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success.<br/><br/>(1) https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/minisite/most-in-demand-professions accessed on 18 September 2023
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G471
Institution Code
B44
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff48 Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) and computing-related subjects are preferred. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £63,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |