Software Engineering Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Placement BSc (Hons) Brunel University 57% 6% 10% £9250 £19330 £21260 137 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Software Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Greenwich 81% 10% 25% £9250 £16150 £17000 127 London On campus Full-time
Computing (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) Imperial College of Science 70% 0% 7% £9250 £40940 222 London On campus Full-time
Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) Brunel University 63% 6% 10% £9250 £19330 £21260 142 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Software Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £2310 £4400 - London On campus Part-time
Software Engineering with Management Studies MSc Kingston University - - - £9860 £15800 - Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Software Engineering MSc Kingston University - - - - - - Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Software Engineering

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Software Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Software Engineering

  • Software/Systems Development
  • Applications Development

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Software Engineering

  • Programming languages
  • Software design
  • Information systems knowledge
  • Databases and software architecture knowledge
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Research skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Information technology
  • Attention to detail
  • Logic and an ability to follow processes and procedures

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Software Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Software Engineering (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University

75% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Caring personal services
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Software Engineering, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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