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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G464

Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our technological world is creating a huge demand for skilled professionals who can design, build and maintain computer programmes, databases and applications, to help solve problems and drive efficiencies. With a specialist degree in software engineering, you could be one of them. Launched in 2015/16, this three-year programme will give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience you need for a successful career in software, as a developer, an engineer or an entrepreneur. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Software Engineering Principles
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Design and Management
Web Application Development
Software Project Management
Information Security and Cryptography
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:G464
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - ABB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: A Level Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics and GCSE grade B/6 in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

6,6,5 at Higher Level OR 34 points overall, including either Physics, Computer Science or 5 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches/6 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,700

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£44,000
3 years£27,000£41,000£52,000
5 years£33,000£48,500£68,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 52% above UK average salary
This course
£48,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

69%Working
9%Studying
8%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
82%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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