University of Greenwich

BEng Software Engineering

University of Greenwich

Course overview

This four-year BEng Software Engineering (with Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich teaches the technical skills needed to build and keep modern software systems. Students will study programming languages and learn how to build applications for mobile phones and web platforms. The programme helps them understand how to handle complex technical problems and work thereafter in professional teams.

Students will learn through a blend of lectures and practical lab sessions where they can practice coding. Performances are checked through written exams, technical reports, and group projects that check their understanding of software development. The course includes a placement year in the industry to help them gain work experience before they finish. It offers a strong start for anyone who desires a career in the technology sector.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they mention their reasons for wanting to study the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the choice to upload their CVs together with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must have 120 UCAS Tariff points, which must include A-level Mathematics and a STEM subject such as Physics or Computer Science.

  • Optionally, a diverse degree or qualification will be acceptable if the student has enough relevant work experience in software development or information technology.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent SELT test scores.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000

  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750

  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of this BEng Software Engineering (with Sandwich) from the University of Greenwich can go on to pursue the following careers:

  • Software Engineer

  • Web Developer

  • DevOps Engineer

  • Mobile App Developer

  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students starting the BEng Software Engineering (with Sandwich) at the University of Greenwich is £17,975 for the 2026 academic session. For the said placement year, there is normally a smaller fee of around £1,000. All payments are subject to annual increases.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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