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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I306
Software Development [with Foundation Year] [with Placement year]
Anglia Ruskin UniversityPeterborough, England
5 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Software Development [with Foundation Year] [with Placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Peterborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-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:I306
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,400
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£92,000
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
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] [with Placement year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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