BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is available over three or four years and includes an individual programming project, a team-based major collaboration, and a dissertation. A dedicated module on development operations covers continuous integration, version control, and distributed systems.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential and welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BSc(Hons) three year degree Minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C) BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement Minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C) BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year Minimum 80 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 315 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 19%
- Information Technology Professionals: 19%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 14%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 285 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Computing
- Digital Creativity
- Development Foundations
- Data Fundamentals
- Individual Programming Project
- Sustainable Logic Architectures
- Algorithms & Optimisation
- Computational Mathematics
- Software Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Development Operations
- Embedded Systems
- Programming Tools
- Research & Development: Proposal
- Research & Development: Dissertation
- Digital Innovation
- Major Collaboration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £15,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £31,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £15,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Falmouth University do next?
82% 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 Falmouth University?
80% 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 Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Software Engineering at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at Falmouth University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.