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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G603
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) course.
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?
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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.
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Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and organisational requirements.
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In addition to core computing skills, you’ll gain experience of using a variety of programming languages and frameworks to develop technical systems.
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You'll gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.
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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. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)
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 will prepare you for working in the fast-moving software industry.
Course accreditation
Following the October 2024 visit from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded initial accreditation to this course, pending full accreditation.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computing and Informatics
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Software engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £20,685 per year |
| International | £20,685 per year |
The modules you will study
During your Foundation Year you will study: Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology | Introduction to Computers | Mathematics for Engineering and Technology | Introduction to Information Systems Analytics | Introduction to Programming | Foundation Year Engineering and Technology Project
Year 1 core units: Computer Fundamentals | Data Management | Mathematics for Computing | Programming | Introduction to Reliable Computing Systems
Bournemouth University student reviews
Showing 102 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
2 years ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
2 years ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
2 years ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
2 years ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
2 years ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
med
Teaching on my course
77%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
med
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
69%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Sales occupations
5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£41.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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