BSc Software Engineering with Professional Experience
Course overview
The BSc Software Engineering with Professional Experience at the University of Salford is designed to prepare students for careers in programming by focusing on the creation of robust, usable, and maintainable software systems. Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, the course explores software design, development, testing, programming using Java, database management, web development, design patterns, and network security.
Learning involves formal lectures, interactive sessions, seminars, tutorials, and practical laboratory activities. Assessment is conducted through examinations, problem-based assignments, and practical tests that measure a student's ability to apply their skills. Full-time students also have the option of undertaking an industrial placement year to gain professional work experience.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement explaining the reasons for their application to the course and providing other relevant details about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can also include their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants typically require 112 UCAS tariff points, including two A-Levels, a BTEC National Diploma at DMM, an overall Merit in a T-Level, Access to HE Diploma or an International Baccalaureate.
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International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
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Other English language qualifications, like TOEFL, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Software Engineering with Professional Experience from the University of Salford can pursue roles as:
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Software Engineers
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Systems Analysts
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Programmers
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Computer Analysts
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Web Developers
Cost of study
The current cost for studying BSc Software Engineering with Professional Experience in the University of Salford is £18,120 per year for International students, but this may increase subsequently.
Admission
International students can apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can reach out to our trained counsellors for further assistance.
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