BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Software engineering focuses on the design, development and testing of robust and maintainable software solutions, so this programme provides a thorough understanding of IT to enable you to tackle a wide range of technological problems from areas including computer networking, embedded real-time systems development, databases and mobile devices. This degree prepares you for a career as a software engineer, who is equipped with the skills to communicate with end users and professionals from a wide range of domains. The course will provide you with the modelling and problem-solving skills and knowledge required for a career in an industry where you will need to design, test and implement software solutions using appropriate programming languages and paradigms, and produce professional and accurate technical documents.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BCC-BBC;
• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
• T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/courses/software-engineering/

You can join one of the following careers:

• Software engineer
• Junior Software Engineer
• Software Architect
• Software Configuration Manager
• Software Developer