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Software Engineering

2 Study options · UndergraduateFrenchay Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol

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2026-2027
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Course summary

BSc(Hons) Software Engineering at UWE Bristol gives you the technical skills, AI insights, and real-world project experience to succeed. With strong employer links and excellent job prospects, you'll graduate ready for diverse careers across the tech industry.

Why study software engineering?
Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games.

They're also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments, and public transport.

Software Engineering is about building reliable information systems - people and technology working together to achieve organisational goals. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering has been developed to give you the technical skills you need to succeed as a graduate.

Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including how artificial intelligence can be used to enhance software engineering.

Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate, and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably.

BSc(Hons) Software Engineering combines traditional academic study with networking events, guest lectures, real-world projects, and placement opportunities.

Connecting with potential employers early in your course gives you a head start in the race for graduate jobs.

Where can it take me?
After graduating from the BSc(Hons) Software Engineering, you'll graduate ready for a career as a software developer, business analyst, IT support engineer, graphical user interface designer, sales analyst, web or mobile app developer, games developer, or security analyst.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Frenchay Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
6F3B
Institution code:
B80

Bristol, UWE has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
6F3B
Institution code:
B80

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    I was born and raised in Nigeria and joined UWE early 2023. I will admit I waited till the last minute to decide to pursue software engineering as a degree, but I do believe I made the right decision. My passion for coding and software development is growing by the day and I cannot wait to apply my abilities in the real world. That’s not to say I don’t suffer from imposter syndrome occasionally, but I do think being in the right environment has really helped change my mindset and attitude.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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.

Data from:
This course and 1 other software engineering course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Bristol, UWE, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCD Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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