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Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc (Hons)Full-time3 - 5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 18800 per year

About Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

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 evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements
  • In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems
  • You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
  • 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.

Course accreditation

Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) provides an indicator of quality and can help you work towards Chartered IT Professional status. You’ll have the chance to complete Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification courses during your degree.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

  • £9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £18,800 per year (Int'l) 
  • Foundation Year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,800 per year (Int'l) 
  • Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. 

For more information check out our full entry requirements.

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

International entry requirements: 

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

For more information check out our international entry requirements.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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