BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Are you fascinated by the creativity of technology and software? Our software engineering course gives you the skills and practical experience to jump-start your career.
Key facts
- Award BSc (Hons)
- Start date January 2021, September 2021, January 2022
- Duration 36 months or 48 months
- Mode of study Campus based
- UCAS Code G600
- Study abroad opportunities
Overview
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Are you fascinated by the creative possibilities of technology and software? Do you love solving complex problems as part of a team? If yes, software engineering could be the career for you. You’ll be in high demand for developing the systems that are the foundation and glue of our modern world, and that transform our experiences in communications, business, entertainment, gaming and healthcare.
Our degree will teach you creativity, logical analysis, problem-solving and how teamwork builds complex systems. You’ll study practice and techniques for real-world software design and associated programming technologies, gaining practical experience in software development.
To help you build strong links with industry, we offer three-month summer placements and one-year placements with local SMEs and large corporates. Students also have the opportunity to engage with an international teaching environment through our exchange programmes.
Professional accreditation
BCS (Chartered Institute for IT)
Prizes or awards
BCS Glasgow prize: Best honours project
VerInt prize for Software Engineering
Entry requirements
Course details
Fees and funding
After you graduate
What our students said

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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Read Craig's storyOverall my time at Stirling has helped me develop a broad range of skills and explore interests that will have a positive impact on my future career.