Software Development
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Software professional roles are currently among the fastest-growing in the ICT sector. This has led to an increased demand for employable and productive software engineering graduates. This course provides a specialised route for students who wish to become technical experts in the field of software development. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC to include Maths or Computing or Software Systems Development Year 2 entry: BBB at A Level (or 120 UCAS Tariff points) to include Maths or Computing plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points including HL Maths or Computer Science at 4 |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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 — Glasgow Caledonian University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £39,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH11-01-04). 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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