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

Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry

University of Liverpool

(3.8)
134 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry course at University of Liverpool.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

AAA including Mathematics or Computer Science. If A level Mathematics or Computer Science isn’t taken, we require GCSE Mathematics Grade B (6) or above and the applicant will be required to take the Indicative Maths test. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Software engineering
SubjectGrade
Computer ScienceA
MathematicsB
ChemistryA
PhysicsC
Business StudiesA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G611

Here's what University of Liverpool says about its Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry course.

This programme brings together product design creativity with the technical knowledge and skills of engineering. Students develop as technically competent industrial designers, benefiting from the very latest in new product development techniques. The result is a modern engineering degree that will equip you with an excellent technical and creative grounding for a successful career in designing and developing new products. The degree is strongly project-based. You will work on many design projects of increasing complexity. In Year One, you will also study core engineering subjects. It gives you a broad and extended education at an advanced level, combining user-centred product design creativity with key aspects of engineering. You will graduate well-placed to play an important role in new product development, a top management priority in industry today.

This programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Source: University of Liverpool

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Undergraduate Computer Science and Informatics

Location

Main Site | Liverpool

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Software engineering

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Liverpool student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 134 reviews from University of Liverpool's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
30%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
9%
All reviews

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3rd year student

1 year ago

Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers

(4)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus

(5)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for

(4)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes

(3)
Support

3rd year student

1 year ago

Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space

(5)
Facilities

3rd year student

1 year ago

I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Liverpool

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 University of Liverpool students who took the Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Software engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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?

87%

high

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

61%

low

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

80%

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?

72%

med

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

78%

med

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

76%

low

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

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

52%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

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?

82%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

med

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

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

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

91%

med

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

87%

med

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

91%

med

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

64%

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?

73%

med

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

83%

med

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

87%

med

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

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Software engineering
Mode of study
Full-time93%Part-time7%
Gender ratio
Female22%Male78%
Where students come from
International38%UK62%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students200
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Liverpool graduates who took Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Software engineering

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

75%

Information Technology Professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

5%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Liverpool graduates who took Computer Science with Software Development with a Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£31.2k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£36.9k

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 with Software Development with a Year in Industry.

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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