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Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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UCAS CODE G602

**As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry.****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 ...Read More

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Full time | Main Site | 3 Years | 23-SEP-24

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
55th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
55th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
80th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Computer Science

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

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Entry requirements
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A level
Grades / Points required

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Details

104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Information & Communication technology
30%
Mathematics
30%
Computing
29%
Business Studies
20%
Physics
16%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England EU Rest of World
£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
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£18,800 per year
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Students from EU
More info: The Standard fees is £18,800
Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
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£18,800 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: The Standard fees is £18,800
Students from International International Students
International Fees
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Latest Software Engineering reviews

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David
02 Mar 23
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Facilities are in general good however specifically for computing courses there are consistent technical...
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Jessica
29 Jan 23
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
A really friendly and welcoming campus, helpful and available staff who don’t make asking questions or being wrong...
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Bournemouth University
CUG ranking
55th
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.1)

Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able to take a work placement as part of their course. All courses are run by the university’s three faculties and business school: Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Faculty of Media & Communication Faculty of Science & Technology The Bournemouth University Business School A Bournemouth University degree means practical, real-world experience that complements students’ education and prepares them for a truly global career. Prospective applicants can visit the university’s student blog to hear from current students and how they found their degree of difference. Bournemouth University is a research-driven institution which undertakes pioneering work into some of the most significant global challenges faced by society.

Where you'll study

Bournemouth University

Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB United Kingdom Nearest train station: Branksome  0.9 miles away

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