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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

1 Location : Bournemouth University

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computing.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

73%

73% were positive about the teaching on the course.

81%

62%

76%

75%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

70%

70% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

71%

69%

74%

71%

68%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

75%

75% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

78%

80%

80%

67%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

80% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

82%

77%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

63%

63% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

61%

65%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

82%

86%

80%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

63%

63% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

69%

68%

52%

67%

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

67% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

82% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 215 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Software engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

66%

66% were positive about the teaching on the course.

74%

51%

70%

70%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

69%

69% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

66%

74%

68%

72%

64%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

76%

76% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

77%

83%

83%

60%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

81%

81% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

85%

76%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

77% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

74%

79%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

83% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

91%

84%

74%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

57%

57% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

64%

60%

46%

56%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

63% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

72% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Computer science

Data for entrants in 2021-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Software engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

95 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Computer science

Data for entrants in 2021-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students

UCAS Tariff points: Software engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

75 students

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

After 1 year on the course: Computer science

Data for entrants in 2020-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

81% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Software engineering.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Software engineering

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

85 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Computing courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Computing.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Bournemouth University

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,500

Data from

95 people

(59% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£32,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £42,000

Data from

335 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,500

Typical range: £27,500 - £53,000

Data from

325 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Computing graduates in:

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £36,000

Data from

11850 people.

98% of UK-resident Computing graduates from Bournemouth University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £37,000

Data from

15540 people.

99% of UK-resident Computing graduates from Bournemouth University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,000 - £46,500

Data from

15665 people.

97% of UK-resident Computing graduates from Bournemouth University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Computer science courses

For graduates from Bournemouth University

After 15 months

£33,000

Typical range: £24,500 - £35,000

Data from

10 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£34,500

Typical range: £26,500 - £45,500

Data from

250 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£42,000

Typical range: £31,500 - £58,000

Data from

245 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Computer science graduates in:

After 15 months

£32,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £39,000

Data from

7295 people.

90% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Bournemouth University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,500 - £38,000

Data from

10850 people.

98% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Bournemouth University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £48,500

Data from

10955 people.

97% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Bournemouth University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

95% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

91% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Software engineering.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (71% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 65% Information Technology Professionals
  • 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

15% In other work

  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Software engineering.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (70% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 70% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

15% In other work

  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service occupations

10% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Software engineering.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

45 students (70% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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