BSc Software Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Data Analysis. The programme covers web application development, mobile platform development, and cloud platform development through dedicated modules. A Group Project and an Honours Project are included in the degree structure.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 96; Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Appl of Maths, or Computing; A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths or Computing.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 69 offers from 81 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- Scotland: 92%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 44%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 51%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Programming 0
- Mathematics for Computing
- Fundamentals of Network and Cloud Computing
- Database Development
- Practical Computing
- Programming 1
- Object Oriented Analysis and Design
- Human Computer Interaction
- Programming 2
- Web Application Development 1
- Software Processes and Practice
- DevOps
- Group Project
- Introduction to Data Science
- Research Skills and Professional Issues (COM)
- Programming 3
- Web Application Development 2
- Honours Project
- Big Data and IoT
- Mobile Platform Development
- Cloud Platform Development
- Information Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £39,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 69 offers from 81 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 Development at Glasgow Caledonian University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Software Development at Glasgow Caledonian University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.