Software Engineering with Work Placement Msci (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Software Engineering with Work Placement Msci (Hons) and other courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
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 | |
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Median salary | £34000 | £34500 | £40000 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £40000 | £26000 - £42000 | £29500 - £49000 |
All Computing courses of University of Glasgow
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 |
All Computing courses in the UK
Course Description
Software Engineering: Software engineers develop and maintain large-scale complex software infrastructures. Our programme combines theoretical computing science with the principles and practices used in the modern software industry and gives you real-world experience. The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice. After year 3, BSc students spend their summer on a paid placement in industry. This placement lasts a full year for MSci with work placement students.
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.
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Glasgow
Current jobs
All courses of University of Glasgow
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Glasgow
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering with Work Placement Msci (Hons) at University of Glasgow
95% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Software Engineering, Development & Programming
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Glasgow
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:
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #301
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.
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Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 25% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 63% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £17600 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 175 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering (with integrated year in industry) MEng (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 145 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MSci (with Year in Industry) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MSci (with Foundation Year) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 151 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MEng | Edinburgh Napier University | 73% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £16425 | 141 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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:
- 11 July, 2023