BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Study the processes used to design, develop, and test computer software. You’ll build the expertise to become a software engineer and solve real-world problems. Software engineers are in high demand.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computing Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Fundamentals of Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering Principles & Practices. Year 2 core modules: Software Systems Development, Web-Application Technologies, Systems Programming, Machine Learning Techniques for AI, Team Project. Year 2 options include Operating Systems, Database Systems & Approaches. Year 3 core modules: Professional Software Engineering, Software Service Architectures, Production Project. Year 3 options include Cloud Computing, Advanced Web Engineering, Advanced Database Systems, Advanced Machine Learning for AI, Developing Mobile Applications, Intelligent Computer Vision.

Career pathways

Completing this course will enable you to gain employment as a:

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Software+Engineering&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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