BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering is a computing degree focused on the principles and practice of software development and the creation of computer-based systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year course includes a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Mathematics for Computing, Software Development I, Software Development II, and Database Systems. The second year progresses to Cloud Computing, Computer Networks & Security, UX, and Object-oriented Programming. The third year consists of a professional placement, with an optional period of study outside the UK. The final year covers Cyber Security, Concurrent and Distributed Systems, Cloud Operating Systems, and Advanced Mobile Technology, alongside a Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC Applicants offering Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) will receive a two grade drop - CCC.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
Modules
- Mathematics for Computing
- Software Development I
- Software Development II
- Database Systems
- Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Networks & Security
- UX
- Object-oriented Programming
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Mobile Application Development
- Professional Development
- Professional Practice - Computing
- International Academic Studies
- Cyber Security
- Concurrent and Distributed Systems
- Cloud Operating Systems
- Advanced Mobile Technology
- Final Year Project
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Engineering at Ulster University?
83% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at Ulster 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. 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 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 BSc Software Engineering at Ulster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.