Computer & AI
Software Engineering BSc
University of StrathclydeA BCS-accredited software engineering degree focused on large-scale software systems, programming, AI, security and professional development.
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
5 years full-time including 12-month industrial placement
Programme Overview
Strathclyde's BSc Software Engineering develops the knowledge and skills required to design and build large, complex software systems.
Students study programming, algorithms, databases, logic, software architecture, web technologies, artificial intelligence and security.
A compulsory 12-month paid industrial placement between Years 3 and 4 provides substantial professional software-development experience.
Students also complete practical development projects and an individual final-year computing project.
The degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Entry Requirements
Typical Year 1 entry:
A Levels:
BBB
Mathematics required
Computer Science recommended
International Baccalaureate:
30 points
Mathematics Higher Level 5
Computer Science recommended
Advanced entry can be considered for appropriate previous computing qualifications.
English-Language Requirements
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall
Minimum 5.5 in each component
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
University and Faculty of Science scholarships may be available for eligible international undergraduate applicants. Students also benefit from the programme's paid industrial placement. Scholarship values and eligibility vary by admission year.