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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1273

Software Engineering

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree in Software Engineering will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to design and manage complex software systems. The course has been designed to provide you with practical experience of models, techniques and tools that drive innovation in the design of software based systems. In addition, the course also focuses on crucial professional considerations, such as users and organisations, cyber security and computer ethics, as well as the latest developments in the ever-changing computing field, such as machine learning and cloud-based data storage. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Systems Architecture
Software Design and Architecture
Requirements Analysis and Modelling
Software Project Management
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cyber Security and Professional Ethics
UCAS Code:1273
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent. AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: One of Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£18,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£38,000

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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%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
86%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birmingham City University

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