Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Software Engineering BSc (Hons) at University of Salford 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 | £24000 | £25500 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £37000 | £19500 - £38500 | £22500 - £42500 |
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Salford
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 |
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Course Description
Increasingly sophisticated applications are shaping our daily lives and revolutionising industries. Learn to develop the next generation of software driving converging technology with a BSc Software Engineering degree.
Software systems are at the heart of all aspects of daily life, including commerce, industry, healthcare and communication. With organisations of all sizes seeking talented professionals to create software systems that are usable, robust and maintainable, now is a great time to study a software engineering degree.
Develop in-demand knowledge and skills
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for I.T, you'll be educated to the highest professional standards, studying real-world relevant modules. Delivered across three years - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, our BSc Software Engineering degree will develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of software specification, design, implementation and deployment using software development methodologies.
During your studies, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the technologies associated with the interactive web applications. You will develop methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language. You will focus on topics such as server-side programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and data mining, and design patterns.
Get closer to industry
With our envious campus location, minutes from central Manchester, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in the region’s thriving tech community. You can choose to include an industry placement year between years two and three to apply what you’ve learnt and develop further skills, adding ‘with professional experience’ to your degree award. There will also be opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities through our computing society.
We are a fast-growing centre for computer and data science. Our research and industry partnerships have influenced the development of commercial software products, and we work across multiple industries to unlock the potential of data and AI. We are also a co-founding member of both the Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry and the Greater Manchester AI Foundry. Through these initiatives, we support the city region’s ambitions to be a digital leader - and help it continue to be a great place for our computing graduates to build successful careers.
Our new home for computing
In Autumn 2022, we open our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for computing. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration.
Features
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for I.T
- Build theoretical knowledge to adapt your skills as programming, languages and techniques evolve
- Cultivate independent technical judgement, with the ability to think conceptually and use technology to translate concepts into reality
- Develop methodical approaches to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of object-oriented systems using the Java language
- Understand and apply the techniques and technologies used to create interactive web applications
- Choose final year options that include virtual reality and 3D gaming, mobile development, information security management and business management
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
| 60% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 20% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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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- 4.5
- 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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
G600
University Rankings
of University of Salford
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 23 different rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #33
- #301
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 23 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
List of 205 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Salford - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Software Engineering”: 780 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 71% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 150 | Egham |
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Software Engineering with Computer Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 128 | Southampton |
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Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £11000 £18250 | - | Liverpool |
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| Software Engineering BSc (Hons) | 83% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | - |
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| Software Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | 66% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | - |
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Software Engineering BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 87% | 15% | 25% | £9250 £9250 | £16100 £18250 | 131 | Liverpool |
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FAQ about Software Engineering BSc (Hons) University of Salford
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24000 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (60%), Customer service occupations (20%), Sales occupations (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 88. This means that 88% 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.
- University of Salford achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #301 in (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for University of Salford.
- Software Engineering BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Salford.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 148 which is higher than 75.51% 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)