Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A BSc covering the software development lifecycle from design to implementation and testing, across technologies from mobile phones to enterprise applications, including interactive 3D games, Agile teamwork and augmented reality apps.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include The Computing Challenge, Programming, Introduction to Networking, Computer Systems and Security, Systems Analysis and Database Design, Games Concepts, Web Technologies, The Agile Professional, Advanced Programming, Cross Platform Development, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Data Science, Computer Graphics, User Experience, Artificial Intelligence and an Honours Degree Project.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked for companies in the digital sector including EA Games, GCHQ, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and Nokia, as software engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee; placement year fee is separate (GBP 1,955) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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