BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Master software development, from inception to maintenance, so you can play an key role in the future of society. Specialise in topics such as data science, AI, robotics and ethical hacking. Our foundation course in Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in maths, science and technology needed for studying at degree level.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Computer Systems; Computing Foundations with Cyber Security; Data Engineering and AI; Programming; Software Engineering Theory and Practice; Usability Engineering; Data Structures and Algorithms; Database Principles; Web Programming; 3D Computer Graphics and Animation.

Career pathways

100% of our graduates from this course are in work further study 15 months after graduation, with 100% of those in work in highly skilled roles . Which isn't surprising, given that 94% of tech employers believe there is an industry-wide skills shortage.

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Entry requirements

UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. A levels - BBB-BBC, to include a relevant subject. Relevant subjects: mathematics, further mathematics, statistics, computer science, software systems development, electronics, physics, information technology, economics. T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development, T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Digital Business Services, T Level in Digital Support and Services, T Level in Science, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. Must be in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects: computing, information technology. International Baccalaureate - 24. English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code — G601; 4 years full-time with work placement course code – G600.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-software-engineering

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