BSc Software Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 13%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
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 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £58,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
100% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
79% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Software Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University 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 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 Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.