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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
T Level
D
A Distinction, including a Core A grade, in either of the following T-levels: Digital Production, Design and Development or Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I304
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year course.
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further five-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Software Engineering with Industrial Studies degree.
It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Software Engineering.
You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week. You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.
You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.
Please note, MEng degrees with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year are not available to students who require a student visa to study in the UK.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Foundation Year (Engineering)
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• General or integrated engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Whichever degree you are aiming for you will take these core modules: Electricity and Electronics, Engineering Principles, Coursework (including computer applications), Mathematics A and B, Mechanical Science, and Routes to Success.
Specialist Science and Engineering English language module available.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework activities such as formal reports and laboratory reports – all of which you will encounter as typical assessment methods throughout your degree.
University of Southampton reviews
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2nd year student
The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.
1 year ago
2nd year student
I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.
1 year ago
2nd year student
They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.
1 year ago
2nd year student
There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.
1 year ago
2nd year student
My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...
1 year ago
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 University of Southampton students who took the Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
80%
high
Student voice
80%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
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?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year at University of Southampton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Software Engineering with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.1k
First year after graduation
£37.4k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
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 Industrial Studies and Foundation Year.
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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