Software Engineering (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Software Engineering (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year at UWE Bristol gives you the technical skills, AI insights, and real‑world project experience to succeed. With strong employer links and excellent job prospects, you’ll graduate ready for diverse careers across the tech industry.
Why study software engineering?
Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games.
Theyre also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport...
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year at UWE Bristol gives you the technical skills, AI insights, and real‑world project experience to succeed. With strong employer links and excellent job prospects, you’ll graduate ready for diverse careers across the tech industry.<br/><br/><strong>Why study software engineering?</strong><br/>Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games.<br/><br/>Theyre also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport.<br/><br/>Software engineering is about building programs so these computers fulfil their purpose. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>Our Software Engineering course with Foundation Year has been developed to give you the technical skills you need to succeed as a graduate.<br/><br/>Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including cloud computing, big data and cyber security. <br/><br/>Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably.<br/><br/>This Foundation course combines traditional academic study with networking events, guest lectures, real-world projects and placement opportunities.<br/><br/>Meeting potential employers early in your course gives you a head start in the race for graduate jobs.<br/><br/>Designed to help you settle into university life, our Foundation Year builds your skills and confidence, setting you up for success throughout your studies.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>You’ll graduate ready for a career as a software developer, business analyst, IT support engineer, graphical user interface designer, sales analyst, web or mobile app developer, games developer, or security analyst.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
6F3F
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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