BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Software Engineering combines theoretical computing science with the principles and practices of the modern software industry, preparing students to develop and maintain large-scale software systems. The programme is professionally accredited and includes a paid industry placement.

Department: School of Computing Science | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers programming, computer systems, databases and human-computer interaction; Year 2 covers Java and object-oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, networks and operating systems and web application development. Year 3 includes a team project and summer placement, and the final year has advanced software engineering courses and an individual project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include software engineer, software developer, business analyst, technology developer and front end developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAA including Mathematics at A; IB 38 points (6,6,6 at HL) with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6; Scottish Highers minimum AAABB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically at AAAAA by the end of S6, including Higher Mathematics at A. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in every subtest. UCAS deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants); 30 June for international students.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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