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Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Chelmsford
Undergraduate
7Jun
ARU Peterborough - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Writtle
Undergraduate

Course summary

Take your coding and programming skills to the next level, and become an expert software engineer. Why study Software Engineering at ARU?

  • Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as The Fellows House and Redgate to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • You’ll develop a strong set of employability skills through studying with both academics and practitioners.
  • We're accredited by BCS and IET and a Cisco Network Academy for over ten years.
  • You’ll develop skills in a range of programming languages including Java, C#, C++ and .net framework, supported by popular databases such as MySQL.
Learn to identify, analyse and test IT solutions and develop essential programming skills; create innovative software packages; and learn how to implement sophisticated, secure data systems. Take the opportunity to get ahead of the game as you apply new models, techniques and tools for implementing custom designed systems while delivering high standard software products for various platforms. With a shortage of qualified computing graduates and, with our Software Engineering degree, you’ll not only build your skills in coding and programming – you’ll understand what businesses are looking for and why. As a graduate, you could go on to work in main-line business software applications development or web development. ARU graduates have gone onto roles including software developer, web designer and developer, database developer, software tester, systems analyst and architect, as well as roles managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations.

Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Programming (30 0credits) Computer Systems (30 credits) Software Principles (30 credits) Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits) Operating Systems (15 credits) Year 2: Database Design and Implementation (15 credits) Object Oriented Programming (30 credits) Digital Security (15 credits) Computing Research Methodologies (15 credits) Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Machine Learning (15 credits) Year 3: Final Project (30 credits) Advanced Object Oriented Programming (30 credits) Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits) Advanced Relational Database Development (15 credits) Cloud Computing (15 credits) Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)

Assessment method

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework (coding, reports, logbooks, presentations, group and individual projects) and exams. Indicatively, the amount of coursework and exam is 70% to 30%.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

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:
I300
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/software-development

Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

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

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS