BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University
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    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University

    Bournemouth University
    Bournemouth University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Bournemouth
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    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University

    Study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University, a Bachelor degree offered across its Main Site, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, and Talbot campuses in United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

    About BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

    Course details

    Find out what the course covers, including during the Foundation Year.

    Contact hours and assessment

    Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

    Download the programme specification (pdf 617kb)Download the foundation year programme specification (pdf 247kb)

    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.

    Find out more about the content of this course.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University

    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%

    We offer a number of preparatory programmes through Bournemouth University International College. These courses offer you progression from High School in your home country to a Bachelor's degree at BU.

    Options include:

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

    For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

    View further information about our English language requirements.

    If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    Career Opportunities after Completing BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

    Careers

    Bournemouth University has an excellent reputation for the relevance of its courses and the success of its graduates. This course will provide excellent career opportunities for students wanting to produce high quality software. Graduates from this course are equipped to work in careers such as software technical consultancy and software architecture.

    Typical starting job roles

    • App Designer
    • Configuration specialist
    • Developer/support adviser
    • IT solution analyst
    • Software developer.

    Industries worked in

    • Business
    • Computing
    • IT
    • Software development
    • Management.

    Further study

    Once you have completed an undergraduate Honours degree, you can further develop your education by studying for a postgraduate degree. Please visit our Postgraduate section for further details about our range of Master's degrees.

    Tuition and Fee Information for BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University

    Costs and fees

    All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section. That’s also where you’ll find information about the scholarships and bursaries on offer.

    Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be. You’ll also find you could benefit from a range of discounts as a student.

    Find out more about budgeting and living expenses

    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University
    Bournemouth University
    Bournemouth University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bournemouth

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