BEng Software Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering, combining programming with systems development. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a professional placement year, and culminates with a substantial computing project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB Grades BBC if offering one of Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT). This subject must be at grade B.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 26%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for 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
- Object Oriented Programming
- Introduction to Databases
- Client Side Development
- Introduction to Physical Computing
- Problem Solving for Computing
- Innovation and Society
- Computing Professional Life Skills
- Computer Networking
- Software Testing
- Systems Security
- Server Side Development
- Software Product and Process Management
- Algorithms & Data Structures
- Computing Placement Preparation
- International Academic Studies
- Professional Practice - Computing
- Full-Stack Strategies and Development
- Software Quality and Engineering Management
- Computing Project
- Cloud Native Development
- Enterprise Networks
- Edge and Embedded Intelligence
- Social, Sustainable and Ethical Computing
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Software Engineering at Ulster University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Software Engineering at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BEng Software Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for 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 BEng Software Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Software Engineering at Ulster University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.