Program Overview

Bachelor Programme in Software Development

The Bachelor programme in Software Development is a broad education that prepares students for a successful career as software developers with great opportunities for development.

Programme Overview

The programme contains both theoretical and practical elements to help students develop the skills and abilities needed to succeed in working life. Students learn to program, mainly in Java and Python, develop web applications, client/server applications, and apps for mobile platforms in other exciting programming languages.

Career Opportunities

As software developers, students have the opportunity to work with ground-breaking technologies and build software applications that solve real-world problems. With the existing demand for software developer skills in the job market, the job opportunities are many. Software development is a lucrative industry with salaries that are among the highest in the technology industry.

Programme Contents

During the education, students learn how to program and develop web applications, client/server applications, and mobile apps. They also learn to work with key technologies such as cloud services, data analysis, and machine learning, which will strengthen their competitiveness in the labor market and prepare them for a career in an expanding industry.

Programme Structure

The programme is strongly rooted in the region's tech industry, with a close dialogue with the industry to offer an education that meets their needs. Part of the teaching consists of small and large projects that students run together with their fellow students, similar to what they will encounter in real work environments.

Study Abroad

As students at Kristianstad University, they have the opportunity to study a semester abroad. Studying abroad is a great way to broaden their horizons, learn new skills, and make lasting connections with people from all over the world.

Programme Information

• Level: First Cycle
• Programme code: TBSE3
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Entry requirements: General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c
• Rate of study: 100%
• Form of study: Campus education
• Location: Kristianstad
• Language of instruction: English

Tuition Fee

The total tuition fee is 405,000 SEK. However, EU/EEA citizens are not required to pay fees.

International Scholarships

Kristianstad University annually offers a number of scholarships to eligible international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

Imagine Innovation Training Programme

As students, they will participate in Imagine – Kristianstad University's innovation training programme. Over two intensive days, they will develop their skills in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship – qualities that are highly sought after in the job market.

Study Computer Science

Students can choose between individual courses and full degree programmes at bachelor's and master's level.