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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G600

Software Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£28,600Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Strathclyde 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. Design and develop complex systems, including those used in phones, vehicles, financial systems and secure web and medical applications. Why Software Engineering at Strathclyde? Gain the skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems. International tuition fees are £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Software Design and Architecture
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems and SQL
Software Engineering Principles
Web Application Development
System Integration and Testing
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:G600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Year 1 entry: BBB including Maths, Computer Science recommended. Year 2 entry: ABB including Maths at B, Computer Science at B.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 30 points

Year 1 entry: 30 points, Maths HL5; Computer Science recommended. Year 2 entry: 32 points, Maths HL5, Computer Science HL5 including option D: Object-oriented Programming, in Java.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£114,400

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£33,000£39,000
3 years£27,500£33,500£43,000
5 years£32,000£41,500£55,000

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 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
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 £8,000 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

79%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
91%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
86%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

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

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