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Bachelor of Software Engineering with Foundation Year

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Software Engineering with Foundation Year. Apply skills related to Four-year
full-time BEng
Foundation year. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Programmer
Software systems developer
Systems architect
Data and systems analyst
Master's or MPhil/PhD study

Curriculum

Four-year
full-time BEng (Hons). Foundation year: Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
Computational Thinking
The Big Picture. Year 1: Software Development
Introduction to Computing
Computer Systems. Year 2: Software Engineering Principles and Practice
Web Programming and Databases. Year 3: Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (i-HCI)
Research Informed Practice
Big Data Analytics. A final-stage project or dissertation is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,750 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Computing
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.