Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G600

Software Engineering

University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
Visit University Website
4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Stirling is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you fascinated by the creative possibilities of technology and software? Do you love solving complex problems as part of a team? If yes, software engineering could be the career for you. 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 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Design and Architecture
Database Systems
Web Application Development
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
Software Project Management
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:G600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

28 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,140

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Stirling

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£39,000
5 years£31,500£40,500£48,000

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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

80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
95%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
79%
Learning opportunities
59%
Assessment and feedback
60%
Academic support
71%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

University of Stirling

About University of Stirling

University of Stirling offers Software Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#560QS World
#50UK Ranking
11,750+Students
97+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses