BSc Software Engineering (Study Abroad)
About this course
BSc Hons Software Engineering (Study Abroad), a software engineering degree focusing on the design and development of computer systems and applications. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an approved international partner university. The first year covers foundations through compulsory modules such as Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and Software Development, alongside optional choices in areas like DevOps and matrices. Year 2 advances into collaborative group work and system security with compulsory modules including HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, Secure Data and Systems, and Software Engineering Studio I, while optional choices span artificial intelligence and extended reality. The final year concentrates on large-scale system creation and integration through compulsory modules like Software Engineering Studio II and Software Engineering Studio III. Optional modules in the final year allow study in subjects such as Advanced Programming, Computer Vision, and Embedded Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Computer Science grade A. Applicants with these subjects at A level will be considered for a lower overall offer. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Computer Science HL or Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 80%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 51%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 11%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Designing Software Systems
- Digital Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Software Development
- Contemporary Topics in Computing
- DevOps
- Matrices and Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- HCI: Designing for People
- Networks and Systems
- Secure Data and Systems
- Software Engineering Studio I
- Artificial Intelligence
- Concurrent and Parallel Systems
- Extended Reality
- Internet Applications
- Algorithms
- Applied Security Methods
- Data Engineering
- Sustainable Computing
- Operating Systems
- Study Abroad
- Software Engineering Studio II
- Software Engineering Studio III
- Advanced Networking
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Science Education
- Computer Vision
- Digital Health
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Languages and Compilation
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Quantum Computing
- Secure Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Cyber Physical Systems
- Secure Distributed Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
84% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.