Program Overview

Software Engineering

BSc (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 3 years

UCAS Code

• G600

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

• Yes

Placement option

• Yes

Study this course in Cyprus

• Yes

Course Description

Our BSc Software Engineering course will give you the skills you need to thrive in the digital revolution. Study a subject that's in high demand in industry.

You’ll get to explore the development lifecycle of a wide range of technologies. From mobile phones to enterprise applications, develop your skills through design, implementation and testing.

In Year 1 you will gain knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies. You'll learn the fundamentals of software engineering.

You’ll develop interactive games using 3D graphics. Work as an Agile team to develop realistic applications, such as augmented reality apps. Develop skills around advanced programming and computational thinking.

By Year 3 you’ll be ready to tackle complex, concurrent systems involving many interactive components. You’ll get the chance to propose your own final year project that will showcase your best skills to potential employers.

Why study with us

• Our teaching is informed by research and industry practice in areas such as software engineering, human-computer interaction and cyber security.
• You also have the option of a placement in industry in-between your second and third years. This enables you to improve your learning and boost your career prospects at the same time.
• You’ll love our Computing Challenge competition, where you’ll work in teams to design, develop and market your own app.

What you'll do

• You’ll develop software development skills, combined with modelling, problem-solving and professional skills.
• Apply your software development skills to develop interactive games using 3D graphics.
• Learn to programme in Java, C++, and C#. Use database management systems, study communications and networks, and apply Agile project management skills.

Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You will have the opportunity to take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

Modules

Year 1

• The Computing Challenge
• Introduction to Networking
• Programming
• Computer Systems and Security
• Systems Analysis and Database Design
• Games Concepts (optional)
• Web Technologies (optional)

Year 2

• The Agile Professional
• Software Development
• Advanced Programming with C++
• Cross Platform Development
• Computational Thinking
• Cyber Security
• Computer Graphics (optional)
• User Experience (optional)
• Artificial Intelligence (optional)

Year 3

• Honours Degree Project
• Distributed Systems
• Advanced Software Modelling
• Data Science
• Computer Graphics (optional)
• User Experience (optional)
• Artificial Intelligence (optional)

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD-DD
• Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
• T Level: P (C+) - M
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,623 for the placement year
• International: £17,325 per year (full-time)

Scholarships and bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

Learning and assessment

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions
• Independent study
• Practical-based learning using purpose-built laboratories and general computer rooms
• Development environments and tools
• Coursework assignments, groupwork, presentations, and exams

Further information

• This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing
• Regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Lancashire can be found on our student contract page
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