Course summary
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
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G600
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
Scottish Higher - AAAB - AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ