BEng (Hons) Software Engineering - HE6 top-up at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems and the software engineers who develop and maintain them. If you've already completed a related foundation degree or HND, the University of Bolton's BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (top-up) course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, top-up (final-year entry) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Research and Professional Issues, Undergraduate Project, Agile Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Software Quality Management, Computer Graphics, Operations Management.

Career pathways

Software engineering graduates who are new to the field often start out as programmers and work up to positions of greater responsibility, such as software architects or project managers. Jobs directly related to a software engineering degree include games development, systems development, web design, web development, search engine optimisation, information systems management, and business analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For direct entry to this Level HE6 (top-up), you'll need a foundation degree (FdSc or FdEng) or HND in software engineering, cloud computing, networking and security or a similar computing or programming-related course. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience. You'll be required to undertake an assessment to determine your suitability for the course. You'll be assessed on your problem-solving skills and ability to participate in group work. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=G475-D&code2=0015

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