BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, a software engineering degree centred on the creation and management of computer software and systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a major computing project dissertation in the final year. The optional foundation year zero introduces fundamental study skills and applied learning projects before the main degree begins. The first year establishes core grounding through modules such as Problem Solving and Programming, Computer Systems, Computer Communications, and Web Development, covering networking principles and client-side web technologies. The second year progresses into Data Structures and Algorithms, Group Project, Web Programming, and Systems Design and Development, focusing on server-side technologies and large-scale system building. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Development Operations and Software Testing, Modern Databases, Contemporary Approaches to Software Development, and AI Concepts and Applications alongside the independent computing project dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study this BSc Software Engineering Course could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Other Entry Requirements: We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to software engineer courses.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 38%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 17%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Technology
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Computer Systems
- Computer Communications
- Web Development
- Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Database Design and Development
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Group Project
- Web Programming
- Mobile Application Development
- Object-Relational Databases
- Systems Design and Development
- Development Operations and Software Testing
- Modern Databases
- Contemporary Approaches to Software Development
- AI Concepts and Applications
- Computing Project Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at University of Northampton do next?
85% 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 Northampton?
75% 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 Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.