BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Lancaster University

Programme overview

From video game designers to hardware engineers and website developers, software engineers are the architects of our digital world. They are essential for building and maintaining the infostructure that upholds the digital tools, platforms, and entertainment systems we use in our everyday lives. As a software engineering student, you will gain hands-on experience with a range of software development and design tools and programming languages used across different industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Computing and Communications | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Software Development. Year 2 core modules: HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, Secure Data and Systems, Software Engineering Studio I. Year 3 core modules: Software Engineering Studio II, Software Engineering Studio III.

Career pathways

In the twenty-first century, software is pervasive in almost all aspects of modern life. From the apps on our phones, to specialist financial programmes, to the physics engines in videogames, software is used in almost every business in every industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics will be considered for a lower offer. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing will be considered for a lower offer. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics, or BTEC Diploma or Extended Certificate in Computing, will be considered for a lower offer. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with HL Mathematics or Computer Science will be considered for a lower offer. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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