Software Engineering
University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc (Honours) in Software Engineering will provide you with the essential skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems.
Key highlights
- Builds essential skills for professional development of high-quality software
- Focuses on the engineering of large-scale software systems
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AAAB/AABBB — Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry; Maths B, Computing Science recommended; Minimum entry requirements **: ABBB/BBBBB (Maths B
- Scottish Highers: ABB — year 2 entry
- Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — Year 2 entry: Maths and Computing Science at AB/BA and three other Highers
- A-level: BBB — Maths, Computer Science is recommended; Year 2 entry: ABB (Maths and Computer Science
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — Maths HL5, Computer Science recommended; Year 2 entry: 32 (Maths HL5, Computer Science HL5 including option D: Object-oriented Programming, in Java
- HNC / HND — Year 1 entry: relevant HNC with A in Graded Unit and Maths Higher at B Year 2 entry: relevant HND
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Careers this course leads to
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Systems Developer
- Software Architect
- Software Test Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £28,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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