Software Engineering
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Bournemouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. As we rely more on technology as a part of everyday life, there is an increasing demand for people with the skills to update, maintain and improve the software we depend on. This course gives you the skills to work in the fast-moving software industry. Why study BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at BU? - Use your creativity and problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them to software development principles to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. - Explore how to design software systems so they can be easily maintained and evaluated to ensure they match user and ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,760
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £39,500 | £53,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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