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BSc Software Engineering

University of Brighton

Institution
University of Brighton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Software Engineering
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
J4EG007MUU
Median salary
£38,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 73%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 77%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 61%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 50%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 25%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 50%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 55%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 13%
  • London: 24%
  • South East: 58%
  • South West: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 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 for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
  • 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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Brighton earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £53,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Software engineering.

What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Brighton do next?

75% 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 University of Brighton?

82% 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 University of Brighton?

The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.

Is BSc Software Engineering at University of Brighton 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 for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. 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 University of Brighton 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 Brighton?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.