BEng (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Retail, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, education – most government and industry sectors rely heavily on software systems, and professional, competent, creative software engineers are needed to develop and maintain them. Our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time, foundation year route available, placement year option | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Foundations of Computer Science and Academic Skills, Programming, Maths for Computing, Databases, Computing Infrastructures, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Applied Software Engineering, Systems Analysis and Design, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Research and Professional Issues, Project, among others.

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

104 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) and computing-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. 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 your 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; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=G470-D&code2=0015

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