Overview

The Software Engineering (Hons) (with Foundation Year) course delivered by the Teesside University introduces you to current industry software engineering practices, and you are also able to undertake an optional year-long placement which can help you improve employment prospects by providing real-world experience to develop new skills and a deeper understanding of the subject.

You explore professional, ethical, security and social implications of software engineering. All designed to equip you with a range of transferable skills that will help you progress rapidly into a role in industry.

Career opportunities

During your degree we advertise a variety of paid placement opportunities (subject to availability). You can apply for a year-long supervised work placement between your second and final year. A placement gives you a valuable opportunity to improve your employment prospects by developing new skills and deepening your understanding of your subject.

Student selection is carried out by the employers through competitive interviews and often skills tests. Placements are not compulsory but are assessed and contribute to your final degree award.

The placements team gives you help and support throughout the placement process, including guidance on applications and interviews, to help you get a placement that suits you.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Agile Development Project

Computational Thinking

Information Systems Development

Algorithms and Data Structures

Computational Problem Solving

Java Applications Development

Java Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 936 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any combination of level 3 qualifications. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

These may be required in specific subjects, depending on your university course but please visit the relevant course page for more details, including any additional course requirements such as an interview, portfolio or audition.

Other level 2 qualifications may be accepted as alternatives. Some courses ask for additional entry requirements because of the requirements of the associated profession.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 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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General requirements

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