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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Software Engineering)
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Software Engineering) course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GG46
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Computer Science (Software Engineering) course.
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) degree is one of the courses in our Computer Science programme. It draws on the School’s research expertise in this area. The programme is very flexible with two distinct routes: Computer Science and Information Technology, a choice of course/degree titles, the chance to specialise in later years, and opportunities for a placement or study abroad in the third year. Also there is an MEng for suitably qualified candidates. But you do not need to decide until you have started your course and can make an informed choice based on experience. We offer a blend of practical and theoretical work. You will learn about the fundamental principles of the subject, which will be illustrated with current real-world technologies and applications wherever possible. To gain your degree, you will have developed a wide range of skills: problem solving, analytical, creative, and professional. We also encourage you to seek opportunities beyond your degree, for example join our world-class robot football squad, or take classes leading to industry-standard certification.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science (Software Engineering) at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer Science
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Artificial intelligence
• Computer science
• Information technology
• Software engineering
• Computer and information security
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
68%
low
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?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
med
Teaching on my course
76%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
68%
low
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?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
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?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
med
Teaching on my course
79%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Electronics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science (Software Engineering) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Information Technology Professionals
25%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Sales occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Teaching Professionals
2%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
72%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
18%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Computer Science (Software Engineering) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£35.4k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
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 Computer Science (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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