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Software Engineering with a Year in Industry

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Course summary

Our BSc Software Engineering degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java. Students on our software engineering degree will learn the fundamentals of computer science before specialising in software testing, design patterns and generic programming.

The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.

Why Software Engineering at Swansea?

  • Top 201-250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)

  • 25th in the UK Computer Science (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)

Software Engineering at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines.

Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental software engineering concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, smart home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

Showcase your work at the Computer Science colloquium and our annual Project Fair.

Your Software Engineering Experience

  • A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.

  • Our £32.5 million Computational Foundry is home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities which include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab and Visualisation Suite.

  • Students will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation. You will have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G60A
Institution code:
S93

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course and 3 other software engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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