BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering With Foundation Year, a software engineering degree centred on building and maintaining computer-based solutions and software systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year course includes an initial foundation year focused on computing, mathematics, and programming fundamentals to prepare for degree-level study. The course begins with the foundation year through modules such as Professional and Academic Skills, Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics, and Collaborative Project, building early competence in computing fundamentals. Subsequent years progress through core subjects like Fundamentals of Programming, Maths for Computing, Databases, and Object Oriented Programming, which establish essential technical principles. Further study covers Advanced Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Systems Analysis and Design, and Cyber Security. Later stages involve specialized technical areas including Big Data Analytics, Agile Programming, Software Quality Management, and Applied Machine Learning, culminating in an independent final-year Project.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) and computing-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 83%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Logical Analysis and Problem Solving
- Computer Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Foundations of Computer Science and Academic Skills
- Programming
- Maths for Computing
- Databases
- Computing Infrastructures
- Object Oriented Programming
- Advanced Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Applied Software Engineering
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Big Data Analytics
- Cyber Security
- Research and Professional Issues
- Project
- Agile Programming
- Software Quality Management
- Applied Machine Learning
- Operations Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Software Engineering With Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.