BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Turn your ideas into powerful software solutions with hands-on learning, expert guidance and industry-relevant projects. If you're fascinated by coding and looking to take your skills further, this accredited Software Engineering degree at ARU in Cambridge will help you turn that passion into expertise. You’ll learn to design, build and test innovative software solutions, develop secure data systems and master the tools and languages shaping today’s digital world.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across the course, you’ll develop strong foundations in high-level programming using industry-standard tools and languages to design and test simple programs; and explore programming languages including C#, C++ and Java. You’ll explore computer systems, operating systems and the hardware and software that underpin modern computing, alongside key areas such as databases, cybersecurity and designing and programming data-driven applications. Year 1: Introduction to Programming, Computer Systems, Software Principles, Core Mathematics for Computing, Operating Systems. Year 2: Database Design and Implementation, Object Oriented Programming, Digital Security, Computing Research Methodologies, Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures, Ruskin Module, Machine Learning. Year 3: Final Project, Advanced Object Oriented Programming, Professional Issues: Computing and Society, Advanced Relational Database Development, Cloud Computing, Human Computer Interaction.

Career pathways

With our Software Engineering degree, you’ll not only build your technical expertise in coding and programming, but you’ll also gain the understanding what global businesses are looking for and why. You’ll gain an industry-focused mindset, ethical awareness and adaptability, equipping you to progress into high-demand roles or further specialist study in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1222,u1249,u1223

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