Name: Software Engineering, FdSc
Price: £1,540 per 20 credits GBP

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Duration

3 years

Start

September 2025

Delivery

In-person

Our foundation degree in Software Engineering will give you the skills you need to enjoy an exciting career in this rapidly growing industry.

We’ll prepare you for a successful career developing software solutions in a variety of areas such as computer networking, security, image and signal processing, embedded real-time development, web, applications, graphics, mobile devices and games.

You’ll develop skills in creating software and digital systems as well as exploring modern approaches to project management, teamwork and interaction with clients, users and managers.

Why study with us

With our practical approach to learning, you’ll get to apply the ideas and techniques you learn in your own work environment.
We’ll also provide you with the academic basis you need to top-up to a full Honours Degree.
This course has been developed in close collaboration with BAE Systems to meet the needs of organisations developing complex software.

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What you'll do

You’ll develop programming and analysis skills and an understanding of computer and network technology.
Apply your software development skills to the challenge of developing interactive games using 3D graphics.
Learn to program effectively in Java, C++, and C#, use leading database management systems, study communications and networks, and apply project management skills.

Modules

In this module you'll explore the fundamentals of computer architecture and operating systems, exploring the nature and consequences of security threats and data breaches, as well as countermeasures. You'll examine the legal, ethical and privacy issues associated with collected data and discuss issues arising with emerging technologies such as smart cities, smart vehicles, the Internet of Things (IoT) and online shopping.

Module code: CO1508

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Future careers

After completing this course you’ll have the opportunity to progress to our full Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) course.

Graduates from our BSc course have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest companies in the digital sector, including EA Games, GCHQ, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and Nokia.

We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

Entry requirements

96 points at A2
BTEC Extended Diploma MMM
BTEC Diploma: DD
Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects
T Level: P (C+)
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
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Financial support package
If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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You’ll benefit from being taught by staff who are experts in their fields. Members of our course team have developed software commercially and managed teams of developers.

Throughout this course you’ll attend a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. Independent study is an important aspect of this course.

We emphasise practical-based learning using purpose-built laboratories and the University's general computer rooms. Our laboratories allow you to use specialist software and do things that would not be allowed on a public network (for example, configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security).

You will use a range of development environments and tools. Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.

During your first year you’ll study the same modules as students on our other computing courses. This gives you the flexibility to transfer to one of our other specialist courses if you would like to. These include Computer Networks and Security, Computer Games Development and BSc (Hons) Computing.

Much of the assessment is based around developing software or IT systems to ensure that you have the practical skills you require in industry. We’ll also use exams and reports to ensure that you have understood the theory learned.

A key feature of this programme is the second year team project, which will help you to develop techniques which can be applied to industrial system development.

In addition to this highly technical programme, there are other opportunities to enhance your skills and boost your employment prospects during your time at University. These include industry placements, a Young Leaders programme, and a three-day leadership training programme which takes place in Cyprus.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

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