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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering with Foundation Year
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering with Foundation Year course at University of Roehampton.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Software Engineering with Foundation Year course at University of Roehampton 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Computer Science | E |
| Biology | E |
| Business Studies | D |
| Psychology | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Biology | E |
| Computer Science | D |
| Business Studies | E |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GG8K
Here's what University of Roehampton says about its Software Engineering with Foundation Year course.
Why this course?
• Elaborate software development, design, and modelling skills to understand the whole software lifecycle. • Software engineering work culture is embedded in the programme, replicating industry experience. • Focus on solving real-world software engineering problems, preparing you for employment in various industries. • Study in labs in our brand new state-of-the-art media facilities. • We are ranked among the top 3 modern universities in London (Complete University Guide 2025).
About this course
Our new BEng Software Engineering programme is designed for students who want to focus their studies on the design, maintenance and development of software systems.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
The demand for software engineers has never been higher. Companies and institutions from a variety of sectors are constantly looking for innovators who can keep up with rapid advancements in technology and software development. This course will provide you with all the necessary tools to meet that demand and forge a career as a technological trailblazer.
Skills
As part of an ever-growing computing curriculum here at Roehampton, you will gain a strong understanding of other core computing skills such as databases and cyber security, while specialising in a sought-after skill that will be an imperative for organisations spanning across many different industries – helping you become a competent and well-rounded computing professional. You will be supported by leading experts in computing, software engineering and cyber security throughout the course.
In your second and third years, you will delve into software architecture and design, project management and secure software development, all while developing your knowledge of programming languages. You will also be given the opportunity to become a Certified Ethical Hacker via the EC Council.
Career opportunities
We have embedded employability throughout the curriculum of BEng Software Engineering. You will engage with project-based learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world scenarios. Our collaborative approach, team working modules, and Final Year Project demonstrate our project-based approach to learning. You will gain hands-on experience and a solid understanding of what it is like to work in a professional software development team, preparing you for the world of work after your graduation.
The prospects for software engineering and development graduates are excellent. There is a clear national skills gap, meaning that there is high demand for those who can maintain existing software and develop new software products.
Source: University of Roehampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Media, Culture and Language
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
• Information technology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
The following modules form the foundation year of this degree.
Year 0 Compulsory modules
Communication for Academic Purposes 1 Communication for Academic Purposes 2 Operational Mathematics Disciplinary Investigation Digital Literacy Computational Thinking
Here are some examples of the modules we are currently offering:
Year 1
Software Development 1 Computer Systems Mathematics for Computer Science Software Development 2 Computing and Society Databases
Year 2
Software Development 3 Operating Systems Algorithms Software Engineering Software Architecture and Design Software Project Management
Year 3
Project Secure Software Development Data Engineering Cyber Security Formal Methods Industry Placement . These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
University of Roehampton student reviews
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decent. Gets me to the career im interested in even if I don’t find the modules that interesting.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Roehampton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Software Engineering with Foundation Year course at University of Roehampton 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
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
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?
76%
med
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?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
62%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
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?
72%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
74%
low
Student information
The Software Engineering with Foundation Year course at University of Roehampton 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Roehampton graduates who took Software Engineering with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
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