BSc Software Engineering
Course overview
The University of Lancashire BSc Software Engineering degree helps students build the required skills needed for the digital industry. The programme teaches the software development lifecycle, from understanding the basic requirements to the final application and thorough testing of software. Students gain core expertise in languages such as Java, C++, and C#, while learning database management and applying Agile project management skills.
The programme’s teaching style is informed by current research and industry practice, in special labs, using different development environments and tools. The programme is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Students are taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials, experiments and independent study. Assessment involves course assignments, group work, presentations, and exams. Students have the opportunity to carry out an industrial placement year and gain work experience.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, a CV to show their work experience and an admissions interview.
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates need 96-112 UCAS points at A2, including a grade C in A-level or equivalent.
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Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
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5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English.
English Proficiency
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Candidates need to score at least 6.0 overall in the IELTS test, with any other component below 5.5.
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Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT tests, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Software Engineering from the University of Lancashire can become:
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Software Engineer
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Application Programmer
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Systems Analyst
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IT Consultant
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Computer Systems Architect
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Software Engineering programme at the University of Lancashire is £18,750. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.
Admission
Admission to the BSc Software Engineering programme is made through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.
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