Study Software Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bristol, UWE in the UK, Computer Science and Creative Technologies
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Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)

UK

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What will I learn?

Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games. They're also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport. Software engineering is about building programs so these computers fulfil their purpose. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better. Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including cloud computing, big data and cyber security. Learn how businesses manage large projects and plan, design and deliver new software on time and in budget.Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science and Creative Technologies

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Tariff points: 72Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs.A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.Access: No specific subjects required.Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.T Levels: No specific subjects required.IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component, TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities.

  • GBP 300 million campus development over the last six years
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  • Top 10 UK Modern University (Sunday Times 2026)
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