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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A710

Software Engineering with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,250Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University? - Accredited by the British Computer Society - Opportunity to undertake a year's industrial placement - Strong links with local and national companies including Corus, Unilever, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and IBM - £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities including 150 high-performance computers and industry-standard software - Excellent career prospects, with most students finding employment soon after graduation - 94% of students surveyed on this course said te... International tuition fees are £18,250 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 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Programming
Computer Systems and Architecture
Database Design and Implementation
Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Engineering Principles
Web Application Development
Professional Practice and Workplace Learning
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:A710
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

88 UCAS points equivalent

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,000

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 — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£29,000£34,000
3 years£23,000£32,000£40,000
5 years£30,000£41,500£58,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
79%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Software Engineering with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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