Computer Science (Software Engineering), MSci, at Bournemouth University (BU)

Computer Science (Software Engineering), MSci, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSci	Full-time	4 - 5 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 19700 per year

About Computer Science (Software Engineering), MSci - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at BU?

Master advanced software engineering skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Software Engineering knowledge and use your creativity to design software systems that address real-world challenges in a focused 120-credit program.
Gain hands-on technical expertise: Build technical systems using various programming languages, frameworks, and tools, enhancing your adaptability in the fast-moving software industry.
Tailor your degree: Choose specialist units such as computational modeling and quantum computing to align with your career goals and gain practical experience.
Enhance your employability: Gain valuable work experience and industry insights through a team-based Master's project without a traditional dissertation, collaborating with BU staff and global experts from academia and industry.
Access diverse career opportunities: Pursue roles such as software engineer, IT solutions analyst, or app developer, where our graduates are highly sought after.
Achieve excellent graduate outcomes: Our graduates secure further study or professional employment, demonstrating the value of an integrated, applied Master's degree with a streamlined 120-credit structure.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
£19,700 (Int'l) per year
Placement year: £1,850
Final Year: £8,800 (UK/ROI/CI) £15,760 (Int'l)

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

September 2025 and and September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 UCAS tariff points including 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-level requirements: Merit (120 tariff points).

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 and September 2026 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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