BEng Software Engineering with Industrial Placement
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Industrial Placement is a software engineering degree focusing on the construction and maintenance of computer-based systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year course includes an industrial placement year taken between the second and final years, with the option to transfer to a three-year direct completion route if a placement is not secured. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Foundations of Computer Science and Academic Skills, Programming, Maths for Computing, and Databases. The second year builds technical competency with Computing Infrastructures, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Applied Software Engineering, and Systems Analysis and Design. The final year covers advanced concepts through Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Research and Professional Issues, Project, Agile Programming, Software Quality Management, Applied Machine Learning, and Operations Management, culminating in an independent project.
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Entry requirements
104 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'll be required to undertake an assessment to determine your suitability for the course. You'll be assessed on your problem-solving skills and your ability to participate in group work. 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 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 24%
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 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- Industrial Placement
- 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 Industrial Placement 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 Industrial Placement 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 Industrial Placement 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 Industrial Placement at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BEng Software Engineering with Industrial Placement at University of Greater Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Software Engineering with Industrial Placement at University of Greater Manchester?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.