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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
Create software that could help save lives – and even the planet.
Software powers society, from smartphone apps and laptops to healthcare systems and cyber security. This BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree will help you master the software development process, from inception to maintenance, so you can play an integral role in the future of society.
You'll develop systems across diverse infrastructure and build the confidence to discuss complex solutions to issues around software application, such as security considerations and how user lifestyles impact the evolution of software engineering.
Course highlights
Apply your skills through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club, where you'll help 9-13-year-olds with their Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python projects
Careers and opportunities
100% of our graduates from this course are in work further study 15 months after graduation, with 100% of those in work in highly skilled roles. Which isn't surprising, given that 94% of tech employers believe there is an industry-wide skills shortage.
The current average salary of a graduate software engineer is £48,787 – over £20k more than a marketing graduate (£26,454), Paralegal (£22,803) or teaching assistant (£19,802).
Business Leader
Supply of computer science skills still isn’t meeting demand for ‘swelling tech sector’ (29 June 2021)
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
What jobs can you do with a software engineering degree?
Our graduates now work in roles including:
Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
Placement year (optional)
Taking an optional placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have taken placement roles such as:
Potential destinations
They've completed placements at organisations including:
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112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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