Software Engineering ,BSc (Hons)

    Software Engineering ,BSc (Hons)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,166 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Software Engineering ,BSc (Hons)

    About

    This course combines cutting‑edge technologies with practical skills, preparing you to shape the future of software development across diverse platforms and industries.

    Overview

    As a Software Engineering student at DMU, you will gain the technical expertise required to design and develop software integral to the devices and systems that shape our daily lives at home, work, and within our communities. This course offers a specialist pathway within Computer Science, sharing a common foundation of subjects during the first two years of study. In your final year, the focus shifts to the development of software for a range of platforms, including cutting-edge mobile devices and embedded systems.

    You will also explore the structure and dynamics of organisations, gaining valuable insights into the commercial environment where systems are commissioned and implemented. The curriculum addresses crucial professional considerations, such as computer ethics, law, and security, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry.

    This programme allows you to shape your learning to suit your career aspirations, with a variety of optional final-year modules available, including Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, and Embedded Systems and IoT. The curriculum offers a balanced mix of theory and practical application, integrating modern technologies designed for multi-core platforms. Outside of formal teaching, you can join vibrant student societies like the Games Society, Robotics Club, and Google’s Developer Student Club to enhance your skills and explore your interests.

    The course prepares you for a career in the dynamic software industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as LHA ASRA Group, Lorien, MISCO, Oracle, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sainsbury’s. Fully certified by the British Computer Society (BCS), the course meets rigorous academic and professional standards, offering you a recognised mark of quality assurance.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Typical offer

    UCAS points:

    112

    A Level:

    BBC

    BTEC Extended Diploma:

    DMM

    Contextual Offer:

    DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

    This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

    T Levels:

    Merit

    Access to HE:

    Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

    International Baccalaureate (IB):

    26

    GCSEs:

    5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

    Mature students

    We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Scholarships

    DMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

    International student scholarships

    Find out about available international scholarships or visit our fees and funding page for more information.

    Interview and portfolio

    Interview required: No

    Portfolio required: No

    Career

    Graduate Careers

    Our Software Engineering graduates have gone on to build successful careers in roles such as Business Intelligence Analyst, International Business Analyst, Software Application Developer, and Software Engineer. They have secured positions at leading companies including Lorien, MISCO, Oracle, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sainsbury’s.

    Many graduates also choose to further their academic journey through postgraduate study, enabling them to specialise further and deepen their expertise in specific areas of interest.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,166 / per year
    Software Engineering ,BSc (Hons)
    De Montfort University
    De Montfort University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester

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