Overview

You’ll develop interactive games using 3D graphics, work as an Agile team to develop realistic applications (such as augmented reality apps) and develop skills around advanced programming and computational thinking.

Key facts

By Year 3 you’ll be ready to tackle complex, concurrent systems involving multiple, interactive components. You’ll get the chance to propose your own final year project that will showcase your best skills to potential employers.
You also have the option of a placement in industry in-between your second and third years, enabling you to consolidate your learning and boost your career prospects.
Graduates of this Software Engineering (Hons) course from The University of Lancashire have gone on to work for some of the world’s biggest companies in the digital sector, including EA Games, GCHQ, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel and Nokia.
Software engineering skills are in great demand across industry and the digital sector. There are huge opportunities for rewarding careers.
For example, one of our graduates is now a software engineer working on new releases of software used to monitor and control assets at London Underground sites.

Accreditation

The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Computing Challenge
Programming
Computer Systems and Security
Systems Analysis and Database Design
Interactive Applications
Advanced Software Modelling

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
T Level: P (C+) - M
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students:

£1,623 for the placement year

Part-time: £1,587 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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