BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering, a four-year course that includes a foundation year to build prerequisite knowledge before progressing to the full Honours degree. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course applies the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) engineering framework, incorporates group projects with real clients, and culminates in a Computing Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements You also need five GCSE's C/4 or above including English, Maths, and Science.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 22%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Computational Thinking
- The Big Question
- Success Modules
- Software Development
- Introduction to Computing
- Computer Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Success Modules
- Software Engineering Principles and Practice
- Web Programming and Databases
- Interdisciplinary Modules
- Employability modules
- Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (i-HCI)
- Research Informed Practice
- Big Data Analytics
- Computing Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 76 UCAS points.
Does BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.