BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students share a common first year with other computing courses, allowing transfer to specialist routes such as Computer Networks and Security or Computer Games Development. The course culminates in an Honours Degree Project.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Investigating IT
- Problem-solving for Computing
- Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
- Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
- The Computing Challenge
- Introduction to Networking
- Programming
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Games Concepts
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Software Development
- Advanced Programming
- Cross Platform Development
- Computational Thinking
- Cyber Security
- Honours Degree Project
- Distributed Systems
- Advanced Software Modelling
- Data Science
- Computer Graphics
- User Experience
- Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £52,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Engineering at University of Lancashire?
77% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at University of Lancashire 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 Engineering at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.