Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Software Engineering BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computing at University of Brighton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computing 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 | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £27500 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £38000 | £21500 - £34500 | £23500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27961 | £25489 | £30091 |
25-75 percentile range | £23885 - £33047 | £18348 - £32603 | £21339 - £39812 |
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Course Description
Our accredited Software Engineering BSc(Hons) explores the latest technologies and gives you the skills to design and develop software applications for a range of platforms.
We encourage a sustainable approach to engineering practice. You’ll create high quality software applications for complex organisations that are easy to maintain and use existing components.
You learn how to critically evaluate computer systems and applied technologies, providing solutions to system problems based on sound analysis and design.
You’ll build a portfolio of software projects which show employers your potential. Professionals come and share their expertise, giving you the benefit of their experience, and you have the option to go on a work placement.
This course is accredited by BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT.
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 BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton
65% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
0% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
EU | £13842 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £13842 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
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:
January 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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
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About University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a publicly funded university, and has three of its campuses located in Brighton which are known as Falmer, City and Moulsecoomb, and another in Eastbourne which is just outside of the vibrant South Downs National Park.
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Student composition of University of Brighton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Brighton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12890
- postgraduates:
- 2105
- Total:
- 14995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Software Engineering”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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