Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 60 graduates of Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Software Engineering, Development & Programming
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Software Engineering, Development & Programming at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £30500 | £37500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £36000 | £24000 - £39000 | £29000 - £51500 |
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of Manchester Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Software Engineering, Development & Programming
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27961 | £26326 | £31498 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23885 - £33047 | £18765 - £33134 | £22054 - £42309 |
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming Courses in the UK
Course Description
The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours.
The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.
After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.
Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.
- FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Provides a route onto your chosen degree course if you don't currently meet the entry requirements.
- Foundation years are designed to make undergraduate degrees more accessible to those who are under-represented in higher education, for example, those with non-traditional qualifications.
- Course content is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.
- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your degree with confidence.
- You will be eligible to apply for student finance in the same way as other undergraduates.
- We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach and you learn in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Open from Autumn 2023, our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry, and provide new and improved teaching spaces.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
| 80% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English and GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
G608
University Rankings
of Manchester Metropolitan University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #20
- #301
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #36
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 34 university rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University
About Manchester Metropolitan University
List of 278 Bachelor and Master Courses from Manchester Metropolitan University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Software Engineering”: 1770 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £37500 after graduation.
- Conservation and environment professionals (80%), Caring personal services (10%), Welfare Professionals (5%), Sales occupations (5%)
- 60 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Manchester Metropolitan University achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #301 in (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Manchester Metropolitan University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 137 which is higher than 65.99% of all Software Engineering courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024