BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Computer science with a specialism in software engineering, covering the design, development, testing and maintenance of complex software using professional practices and industry-inspired projects. The course is BCS accredited and partially meets the educational requirements for CEng registration.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Software Engineering 1, Computer Systems, Cyber Security and Networks, Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics, and Computing Practice. Later years include Software Development Tools and Practices, Full-Stack Development, HCI, Usability and Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Computing Product Development, Management and Delivery, and a final-year Computing Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. 18-unit BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in science-related subjects (IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science). Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T Level: Merit overall in Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall, with English and Mathematics accepted as GCSE equivalent. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. BTEC applicants must supply the full list of modules studied. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students starting 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is stated as GBP 10,050 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 3 years

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