BEng (Hons) Software Engineering at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

The UK's regional technology sector is worth £15.3bn and continues to create demand for highly-skilled software professionals. Our Software Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is designed to prepare you for a career in this fast-growing industry by building your expertise across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and system design to software development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Department: Department of Computing | Duration: 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement: 48 weeks (optional)) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computer Science Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Introduction to Networks, Introduction to Programming, Maths for Computing, Principles of Artificial Intelligence; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Programming, Computer Science Research Methods, Database Systems, Industry Project, Software Architecture and Design Patterns, Software Engineering Principle; Final year core modules: Advanced Software Testing, Cloud Computing and DevOps, Final Year Project, Mobile App Development, Secure Software Systems.

Career pathways

Career routes include software engineer, cyber security analyst, devOps engineer, cloud engineer, mobile application developer and software test engineer (QA/automation).

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Application information

Entry requirements

26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC. T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. GCSEs : You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, or Functional Skills Level 2. 27/28 Entry Requirements: Tariff: A minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 4 years with placement

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

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