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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year

Edge Hill University

(4.2)
91 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year course at Edge Hill University.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: II39

Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year course.

The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. You will develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, systematic thinking and personal reflection, and receive a broad overview of applied mathematics and physics.

Please note, this Foundation Year does not normally lead to an award or qualification in its own right, however successful completion of the Foundation Year at the required pass mark enables progression onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill University.

Source: Edge Hill University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Computer Science

Location

Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Software engineering

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Please see our website for details on available modules

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Assessment therefore includes both forms of participation, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Edge Hill University reviews

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2nd year student

The SU website is very confusing.

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2nd year student

Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.

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2nd year student

Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.

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2nd year student

The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.

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2nd year student

It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Edge Hill University students who took the Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

74%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

82%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

61%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

68%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

78%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

69%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Software engineering
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female14%Male86%
Where students come from
UK100%
Number of students30
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

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Graduate statistics

77%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

93%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

54%

Information Technology Professionals

11%

Elementary occupations

11%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

3%

Protective service occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Software Engineering with Stem Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

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Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£30.7k

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 Stem Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

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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