BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

at Cardiff Metropolitan University

• The first-year modules introduce core programming concepts, web development, databases, computer systems, and professional issues. 
• Second-year topics include object-oriented software engineering, systems analysis and design, software testing, and project management.
•  In the third year, students study advanced software engineering, distributed systems, and security and undertake an individual project. 
• There are also opportunities to study specialist areas like mobile app development, artificial intelligence, and computer graphics. 
• Students develop practical skills throughout the course through lab work, projects, and potentially an industrial placement year.

Course Modules

• Principles of Programming
• Architectures & Operating Systems
• Computational Thinking
• Explore
• Web Design & Databases

Important Dates

Cardiff Metropolitan University will start accepting applications well before the intake period. Prospective students should prepare all required documents before applying. They should also regularly check the university's website for updates on upcoming application openings. Furthermore, students can use UniScholars to kickstart their application procedure.

• The tariff points required are 104-112. Applicants need five GCSEs grade C/4 or above, including the English Language/Welsh First Language and Mathematics/Mathematics-Numeracy. 
• Three A-level subjects, with at least one grade B, are required for A-level qualifications, and no specific subjects are mandatory. 
• The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate can be considered as the third A-level subject. 
• Applicants with an Access to Higher Education Diploma need 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit, with no subject specifications. 
• Those with an International Baccalaureate Diploma require a Higher Level score of 6, and again, no specific subjects are compulsory.
• IELTS Academic: The standard undergraduate requirement is 6.0, with no component below 5.5. The overall requirement for higher-level courses is 6.5, with 6.5 in reading and writing and a minimum of 6.0 in the remaining components. 
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 59, with a minimum score of 59 in each area. For higher-level courses, an overall score of 62, with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 59 in speaking and listening. 
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 72 with a minimum score in each skill, i.e. Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20. For higher level courses, the overall score of 83 with a minimum score in each skill, i.e., Reading: 19, Listening: 20, Writing: 24, Speaking: 20.

Cardiff Metropolitan University charges between ​£16,000/Yr to £17,600/Yr as tuition fees for the BSc (Hons) Software Engineering programme. Students are advised to frequently visit the institution's online platform to stay informed about any modifications or changes related to the costs associated with their programme of study.

Graduates of this software engineering degree are well-prepared for various roles in the technology industry. Common career paths include software engineering, developing and maintaining software systems and applications for companies across finance, healthcare, gaming, and more sectors.