BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, a software engineering degree focusing on the design, development, and testing of computer systems and applications. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This accredited degree includes options for a foundation year or an industry placement year. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to Programming, Computer Systems, Software Principles, Core Mathematics for Computing, and Operating Systems. The second year builds competence with Database Design and Implementation, Object Oriented Programming, Digital Security, Computing Research Methodologies, Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures, Ruskin Module, and Machine Learning. The final year involves advanced study through modules such as Final Project, Advanced Object Oriented Programming, Professional Issues: Computing and Society, Advanced Relational Database Development, Cloud Computing, and Human Computer Interaction.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. If English is not your first language, you'll need to make sure you meet our English language requirements for undergraduate courses . Check the section ' English language requirements ' for IELTS requirements. You can find out more about the admissions process at ARU, including what happens after you apply and the different types of offer we may make. We may automatically offer you a place at ARU if you meet any of these criteria: are a care leaver or care experienced have a declared disability are from certain postcodes provide unpaid care for another person are currently, or were, in receipt of free school meals during secondary education are a Service Child, where a parent or carer currently serves in the UK Armed Forces participated in an approved activity in preparation for entry to higher education attended a secondary school that had a Progress 8 score of average, below average or well below average Find out more about contextual offers .
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 72%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Computer Systems
- Software Principles
- Core Mathematics for Computing
- Operating Systems
- Database Design and Implementation
- Object Oriented Programming
- Digital Security
- Computing Research Methodologies
- Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures
- Ruskin Module
- Machine Learning
- Final Project
- Advanced Object Oriented Programming
- Professional Issues: Computing and Society
- Advanced Relational Database Development
- Cloud Computing
- Human Computer Interaction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 66 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University 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 the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.