BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Project Management, and Design & Creative Practice. The course offers an optional integrated year in industry between Years 2 and 3, and includes experiential learning modules where students work in teams on real client-driven projects.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC/BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 74%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 16%
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: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Computing Principles and Skills
- Software Systems: Threats and Opportunities
- Applied Programming and Data Science
- Fundamentals of Computing
- User Centred Software Development
- Databases
- Problem Solving with Programming
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Web Development
- Software Testing and Management
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Experiential Learning
- Work Placement
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Year In Industry
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Programming for Mobile Devices
- Design Thinking for Innovation
- Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
- Implementation Project
- Network Protocols and Methods
- Cyber Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at University of Chester?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.