
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
The Software Engineering course at Coventry University covers the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to be successful in this fast-paced, ever-changing industrial sector.
There is an ongoing need for excellent software engineering graduates with the skills to approach careers requiring excellent programming skills, including (but not limited to) specialist software developers, web front- and back-end developers, app developers, and internet-of-things developers.
* Master the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to develop softwa...
The Software Engineering course at Coventry University covers the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to be successful in this fast-paced, ever-changing industrial sector.<br/><br/>There is an ongoing need for excellent software engineering graduates with the skills to approach careers requiring excellent programming skills, including (but not limited to) specialist software developers, web front- and back-end developers, app developers, and internet-of-things developers.<br/><br/><br/>* Master the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to develop software solutions which address demanding user expectations and complex customer requirements.<br/><br/><br/>* Become an expert in the full stack skills required to be a software engineer.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain industry-relevant experience as you apply real-world, commercial software engineering practices within teams of your peers, preparing you for your career after graduation<br/><br/><br/><strong>Key Benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Activity-Led Learning focus helps you consolidate what you’re taught through practical application of everything you’re covering in lectures.<br/><br/><br/>* Potential opportunity to spend a year on an industrial placement, with salary, fee-free*<br/><br/><br/>* Strong professional skills focus<br/><br/><br/>* Hybrid, online and asynchronous learning to support students with different needs across a range of locations. <br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G600
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes general studies) [2] Must include 32 tariff points in one of the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering [3] May also include AS level and EPQ
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
B,C,C,C,C
include Physics, Chemistry or Computing Science at Advanced Higher.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
A level
B,B,C
to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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