BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, combining theoretical foundations with practical development skills. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and includes a 30-week individual project. An optional industry placement year is available through enterprise or employment.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 66%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Large-Scale Software Engineering
- Distributed and Client Server Systems
- Individual Project
- Advanced Web Programming
- Computational Mathematics 2
- Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
- Computing Science and Mathematics
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Project 1
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Relational Databases and Web Integration
- Object-Oriented Systems Development
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Computational Mathematics 1
- Cyber Security
- Operating Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £36,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% 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 Huddersfield?
81% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at University of Huddersfield 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. 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.
Does BSc Software Engineering at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.