BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Chester

Programme overview

Software is the cornerstone of the modern-world; prepare yourself for a career that can help shape the future of humanity with this British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, accredited course. Our Software Engineering degree aims to produce industry ready graduates who have the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise | Department: School of Computer and Engineering Sciences | Duration: 3 years (Full-Time); 4 years (Full-Time with Placement Year) | Study mode: full-time, placement year option | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1, you will be introduced to user interface design and begin to develop software for desktop applications. The course shares a common first year with Computer Science and Cybersecurity which gives you a taste of each course and makes it easier to switch if you decide another course suits you better. Core modules include Fundamentals of Computing, User Centred Software Development, Databases, Computer Systems and Networks, Web Development, Software Testing and Management, Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming for Mobile Devices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC/BBC; GCSE: GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: To include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (Minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years (Full-Time); 4 years (Full-Time with Placement Year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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