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Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)

University of Winchester

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UCAS CODE: I30X

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our Software Engineering degree enables you to develop the skills needed to implement solutions to complex software problems. It is designed to offer both a fundamental understanding of computer science, as well as specialist professional skills in secure software development. Through a unique programme of modules, you will develop the advanced technical expertise, collaboration and communication skills to turbo charge your employability and agility in a rapidly evolving industry. Your modules cover a combination of key practical and technical skills in software engineering principles. You will study in a learning environment with research-informed teaching, providing accessible and tailored support for all aspects of academic and personal skills development. You will also benefit from access to interdisciplinary cross-department specialists within the University of Winchester Business School and links to the British Computer Society. Your Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester. This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3). A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required are wanting more support during the transition to studying at university or are unsure about which subject you wish to pursue.An optional placement year between Year 2 and 3 provides you with the opportunity to enhance your employability, business understanding and professional skills. In Year 0, you will study a set of modules from across the Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies which are designed to develop your academic and practical skills. This broader focus in your first year introduces you to studying at university level and provides you with a better understanding of  Software Engineering and related subjects. Throughout your journey, you will develop core knowledge in programming, secure systems, applications development, UX design and cross platform mobile development. There are also a range of fascinating optional modules so you can tailor your learning to your career aspirations. Depending on the optional modules you choose, you may graduate with a specialism in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Technologies, DevOps, Full Stack Development, or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Before moving on to the final year, you may choose to spend a year on a paid work placement in a business relevant to your ambitions.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,700per year

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UCAS Points : 48

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University information

University of Winchester

  • University League Table

    98th

  • Campus address

    University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    58th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    117 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    35th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.64 66%

    116th

    43

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