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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I305

Software Development [with Foundation Year]

Anglia Ruskin University
Peterborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Software Development [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Peterborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Peterborough is a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network, located in Cambridgeshire, the home of ‘Silicon Fen’ a centre for high-tech companies; what better place to kick-start your career in the IT-sector than at ARU Peterborough on our Software Development degree course? Our Software Development degree is designed to equip you with a solid, employability-focused overview of software development and design and prepare you for your first professional role or to continue your studies, should you so choose. During your first year you will study Literacies in Higher Education,... International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Literacies in Higher Education
Introduction to Life Sciences
Contemporary Issues and Into ARU
UCAS Code:I305
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£18,500£24,000£30,500
5 years£22,500£30,500£39,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Software Development [with Foundation Year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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