Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year Meng (Hon)
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree.
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start your main degree.
Ignite your interest by learning the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.
If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree.<br/><br/>If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start your main degree.<br/><br/><strong>Ignite your interest by learning the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.</strong><br/><br/>Our Computer Science (Software Engineering) programmes are a great choice for students who are passionate about software engineering and want to develop the skills to design, build, and test software systems. <br/><br/>You will gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well the opportunity to explore different areas of computer science. These include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics.<br/><br/>Our course has a strong focus on professional skills to ensure you are well equipped for a career after graduating. You will develop your communication skills and be able to think critically, whilst analysing the impact of your work in a real-world context. These are essential for a career in industry or research, and demonstrate the well-rounded education our programme will provide you.<br/><br/>Core modules in years one and two will provide you with the foundations of computer science, while in the final year a range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests.<br/><br/>On top of these specialised modules, the focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you will have scope for creative and intellectual exploration through a year long individual project guided by one of lecturers.<br/><br/><strong>The MEng course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). It fully meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and Chartered Engineer (CEng).</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G651
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
32
32; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at HL 5 or SL 7
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
in Engineering or IT + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If studying both Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level (or equivalent) - no additional GCSE requirements. If studying any other subject combination - require GCSE Science grade 6/B (or 65 in GCSE Double Award Science) and Math
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
DD in Engineering, Computing or IT + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
T Level
D
Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
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