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Software Engineering Bachelors & Masters in London
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196 Software Engineering Courses in the UK.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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs of graduates of Software Engineering (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering at Kingston University
55% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
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.
FAQ
The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.
Software Engineering - BEng (Hons) at University of Greenwich received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 81 out of 100 among 195 respondents.