Highlights
Tuition fee
18740 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
18740 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Software Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) programme at Liverpool John Moores University is the ideal course if you are interested in this subject but lack the necessary qualifications to study it at degree level.

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Overview

Software engineers design, implement and maintain all kinds of software ranging from large systems to websites and for all areas of business from banks to small companies. To be successful in the software engineering field, you need to be proficient in programming languages such as java and C# and to be able to apply them to a variety of problems. 

This requires an understanding of specific requirements and designing a viable solution that must be tested and then maintained to ensure that it can adapt to a changing world. This degree is designed to enable you to do this and more.

Career paths

The Software Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) programme at Liverpool John Moores provides the skills to work in any area of the software industry. Many of our students have found employment with their placement provider and most find employment quickly after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Programming
  • Algorithms and Computing
  • Personal, Academic and Skills Development
  • Information Systems Development
  • Creative Computing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
78
OR
4
PTE Academic
61
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
78
OR
4
PTE Academic
61
OTE
120
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD (88)
  • A levels
    • CCD

    International Baccalaureate

    • Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualification.  From a relevant subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    18740 GBP / year
    ≈ 18740 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10050 GBP / year
    ≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • Home Study abroad year: £1,507
    • Placement year

      • Home: £2,010
      • International student: £3,910

    Living costs

    Liverpool

    United Kingdom
    556 - 1035 GBP / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Software Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons).

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Community Excellence Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Academic Excellence Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    3000 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
    International Achievement Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Opportunity Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Sir Bert Massie Scholarship

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    27 Nov 2026
    Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount

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    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2027
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    Need-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    ACES Education Fund
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    23 Jan 2027
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jan 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2027
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    Rapid Formations
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jan 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Sep 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    22500 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
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    1st Formations
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2026
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    IELTS from 6 to 9
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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