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Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
Software Engineering
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Software Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Media Studies | B |
| Business Studies | E |
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Computer Science | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I302
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Software Engineering course.
Build your future through code with our Software Engineering degree. Designed for problem solvers who want to create innovative, secure, and high-quality digital systems, this degree will prepare you for industries including medicine, education, and space flight.
This BEng (Hons) Software Engineering course blends practical coding experience with industry-standard tools, real-world projects, and expert teaching. If you're passionate about app development, cybersecurity, or AI, this degree will give you the skills and confidence to succeed in this fast-paced, in-demand sector.
Taught in a supportive, inclusive environment, you’ll learn to design, build, test and deploy software that solves real-world problems, setting you up for a career in software development, web development, cybersecurity, and beyond.
What you’ll learn
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Discover how future tech is shaping our world and explore the big questions about its impact on people, business, and education.
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Create apps that solve real problems, using the Conceive – Develop – Implement – Operate (DIO) engineering model created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and how human psychology impacts user experience (UX) and design.
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Collaborate on group projects with real clients to develop teamwork and communication skills.
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Graduate with career-ready technical skills and a strong portfolio that showcases your potential to employers.
Whether you want to become a software engineer, ethical hacker, or AI specialist, this course is your launchpad into your chosen sector.
Specialist facilities You'll study in our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building with direct access to four extensive computing labs equipped with up-to-date technology, virtual reality facilities, and a makerspace where you can collaborate on projects with other students. You’ll gain real-world experience through projects provided by companies across the region. We are one of a few universities that follow the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem solve computing issues. Developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it enables you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative solutions to challenges faced by industry.
Source: Canterbury Christ Church University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Software Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
Department
School of Engineering, Technology and Design
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Software engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/software-engineering
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Software Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
68%
low
Teaching on my course
68%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
68%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
74%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
65%
low
Learning opportunities
66%
low
Learning opportunities
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
63%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
61%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
53%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
52%
low
Academic support
72%
low
Academic support
72%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
63%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
54%
low
How well organised is your course?
51%
low
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
45%
low
Student voice
45%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
33%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
54%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
49%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
69%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Software Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Software Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Software Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£38.3k
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.
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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