University of Strathclyde - Postgraduate Virtual Open Week
16 Mar 2026, 09:00
Glasgow

Design and develop complex systems, including those used in phones, vehicles, financial systems and secure web and medical applications.
Why Software Engineering at Strathclyde?
Gain the skills to become a professional developer of high-quality software, focusing on large-scale software systems.
Combine theory and practice to maximise your career options.
Develop understanding of software, hardware, communication technologies and strong design and team-working skills.
12-month paid industrial placement in the UK or abroad.
Accredited by the British Computer Society (accreditation visit taking place in November 2023).
Your Career
Recent graduates are employed by leading companies within the computing or financial sectors, while others act as computing specialists within sectors such as medicine, communications, government, defence, academia or the entertainment industry. Many are offered a role within the company where they undertook their placement year.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Software developer
Software engineer
Technical consultant
Information systems analyst
Data analyst
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Strathclyde - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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