BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the British Computer Society and offers an optional industry placement year. The final year centres on an Honours Stage Project.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C or above. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall, with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 15 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: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 54%
- Gained a higher qualification: 28%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 75%
- 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: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 57%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 7%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Foundation Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Computing.
- Programming Portfolio
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computational Thinking
- Databases and the Cloud
- Professional Development
- Design, Develop, Deploy
- Databases and Networks
- User Interfaces and Experience
- Advanced Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- Foundations of Cyber Security and Secure Development
- Honours Stage Project
- Communicating and Teaching Computing
- Secure Digital Infrastructure
- Digital Disruption and Innovation
- Safety Critical Systems
- Distributed Systems Programming
- Study Abroad
- Year Out in Industry or Commerce
- Commercial Development Practice
- Dependable Reactive Real-Time Systems
- Component Based Software Engineering Practice
- Trustworthy Computing
- Cutting Edge Concepts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Hull do next?
60% 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 Hull?
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 Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc Software Engineering at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at University of Hull?
54% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.