Foundation YearFull-time

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year

University of WinchesterWinchester, United Kingdom
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
4 years full-time 5 years sandwich (industry placement)
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Engineering
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Our Software Engineering degree enables you to develop the skills needed to implement solutions to complex software problems. It is designed to offer both a fundamental understanding of computer science, as well as specialist professional skills in secure software development. Through a unique programme of modules, you will develop the advanced technical expertise, collaboration and communication skills to turbo charge your employability and agility in a rapidly evolving industry. Your modules cover a combination of key practical and technical skills in software engineering principles. You will study in a learning environment with research-informed teaching, providing accessible and tailored support for all aspects of academic and personal skills development. You will also benefit from access to interdisciplinary cross-department specialists within the University of Winchester Business School and links to the British Computer Society. Your Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester. This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3). A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break; haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required; are wanting more support during the transition to studying at university; or are unsure about which subject you wish to purs

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points48 UCAS points
GCSE4/C · Subjects: English Language

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all

Fees

International students: £16,700 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS deadline: 14 January (6pm GMT). Late applications accepted if course remains open.

Campus

  • Winchester campus, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

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Scholarships at University of Winchester

2 for this level
  • International Student Scholarship – Undergraduate£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
  • Students Seeking Asylum
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TuitionGBP 16,700
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,086

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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Winchester, South East, United Kingdom

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