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BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Greater Manchester

End-to-end software lifecycle study after preparatory modules defines the BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Wembley. Problem understanding, analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and maintenance are examined as one connected process. Full-time weekday teaching. Yorkshire Computer Science foundation and Holborn evening Computing foundation remain alternative campuses if those shapes fit travel or work better. Exploring current development technologies while keeping engineering principles in view is stressed after the foundation stage at Wembley. The published award title on this page is BEng (Hons) Software Engineering. AF Education supports England-resident UK home students with free application help and Student Finance England checks.

Key facts

Award / level
BEng (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
At the Wembley campus in London
Upcoming intake
January 2027
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
University of Greater Manchester
Partner pathway
RCL

Who this course is for

This suits mature students and career changers who want BEng (Hons) Software Engineering but need a foundation year before degree-level study.

Entry routes for mature students

Foundation-year entry includes routes such as 32 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent, with mature options assessed individually. AF Education will confirm the evidence you need.

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Full-time weekday study is listed at London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

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AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.

Course overview from University of Greater Manchester

Our four-year BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering with Foundation Year course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this diverse field of software systems. 

This programme tasks you with the building and maintenance of software systems and other computer-based solutions. By examining all elements of the process – from initial understanding of the problem, through to analysis, design and development, to testing, documentation and maintenance – this degree offers you a focused yet fully rounded education. 

You will explore the underlying principles of software engineering, while gaining knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies. You will be encouraged to appreciate both the technical and human aspects involved in areas such as software systems and design, systems analysis, programming, database specification and design, and system security. 

Distinctive Features of the Programme:

  • A Foundation Year provides you with a firm grounding in academic and technical skills
  • The Software Engineering programme has been designed collaboratively working with industrial partners to ensure that students study a comprehensive program of relevant industrial topics. Many of the graduates find successful careers in this lucrative area of employment.
  • The success of our graduates is directly related to the practical aspects covered in the course laboratory work.
  • Coursework throughout the course utilises realistic scenarios intended to prepare students for their career after university. This applies both to the technical areas studied, but also the output required from the student such as technical proposals or reports to management
  • Much of the coursework undertaken by students is project based and often involves group working. The ability to work successfully and productively in teams is an essential element of modern software engineering.
  • Internationalisation: Software Engineering and application development is by virtue an international business and therefore isn’t bound by geographical area. The course covers such issues as culture, socialisation, localisation and international computer and communications standards.
  • Environmental Sustainability: All our material is available electronically online (Moodle) and therefore avoids the use of consumables such as paper. Our labs are equipped with modern and efficient hardware and software management system. (e.g: PowerMan)
How this course differs

This page is BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Greater Manchester: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Wembley (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.

CourseUniversityLevelFoundation yearModeCampus
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year this page University of Greater Manchester (Partner: RCL) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Wembley (London)
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering University of Greater Manchester (Partner: RCL) Bachelors No Full Time, Part Time · Weekday Fitzrovia (London), Holborn (London), Kingsbury (London), Southall (London), Wembley (London)
BEng Software Engineering with Foundation Year University of Bradford International College (Partner: OIEG) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Bradford

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for University of Greater Manchester (Undergraduate)

Foundation Year Standard Entry Applicants must meet one of the following: Minimum of 32 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications Level 3 Certificate/Diploma (Pass) UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) confirmed Level 3…

English Language Requirement for University of Greater Manchester

Foundation Year CET / IELTS Overall 5.0 No less than 4.5 in any component Duolingo Overall 85 No less than 65 in any area Pearson Versant Overall 41 No component below 37…

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Is a foundation year included?

Yes. This course includes a foundation year before the main degree stages.

How is the course delivered?

The schedule is Weekday (Full time).

Can mature students apply?

Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.

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