MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering)
About this course
MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering), an undergraduate computer science degree focusing on software systems and development. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an optional placement year lasting a minimum of 30 weeks. The first year covers computing fundamentals, database management, mathematics for computing, programming, reliable computing systems, and computing and society. The second year progresses to machine learning, software engineering, system analysis and design, technological innovations in computing, data structures and algorithms, and software business. The third year builds on enterprise systems development, software quality assurance, an individual project, digital futures, and optional choices such as deep learning and applications, data visualisation and storytelling, digital innovation and transformation, and internet and wide area networks. The fourth year concludes with blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, computational modeling, quantum computing, network science, and integrated masters teamwork.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 71 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 20%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Fundamentals
- Data Management
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Introduction to Reliable Computing Systems
- Computing and Society
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering
- System Analysis and Design
- Technological Innovations in Computing
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Software Business
- Systems Development
- Software Quality Assurance
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Deep Learning and Applications
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Internet and Wide Area Networks
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Computational Modeling
- Quantum Computing
- Network Science
- Integrated Masters Teamwork
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Bournemouth University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.