BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, a computer science degree focused on the creation, testing, and management of software systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an optional placement year and an optional year abroad, and is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The first year covers core areas through Accessible Web Design and Development, Computer Systems Architecture and Networks, Foundations of Computer Science, Professional Practice 1, Programming 1, and Programming 2. The second year builds competence via Database Systems, Introduction to Security, Object-Orientated Programming, Professional Practice II, Software Development Tools and Testing, and Software Engineering. The final year involves advanced study through modules such as Advanced Databases, Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, and Internet Security, alongside a substantial Research and Development Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC-BBC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Accessible Web Design and Development
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Database Systems
- Introduction to Security
- Object-Orientated Programming
- Professional Practice II
- Software Development Tools and Testing
- Software Engineering
- Advanced Databases
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Internet Security
- Research and Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Edge Hill University do next?
90% 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 Edge Hill University?
71% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Software Engineering at Edge Hill 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 BSc Software Engineering at Edge Hill University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.