BSc Hons Software Engineering

At Manchester Met, the BSc (Hons) Software Engineering is all about learning by doing. From well-equipped labs to real-world placements, your journey is grounded in hands-on experience and professional readiness.

Experiential Learning continues as follows:

State-of-the-art facilities in the brand-new Dalton Building:
The £115 million Dalton Building is a game-changer—housing modern computing labs and interactive study zones designed to mirror the workplace. You'll work in various specialist labs, such as games development, animation with a green-screen, user experience with eye-tracking, plus a welcoming drop-in lab for collaboration and tutor-supported peer learning.

Real team-based projects plus a major final-year design challenge:
Across your degree, you’ll progress through group software projects that simulate professional environments. By your final year, you'll lead a large-scale software engineering project, honing not just development skills but also project management.

Optional placement (“sandwich”) year for immersive industry experience:
You can opt to spend your third year working in industry—with MMU facilitating opportunities across sectors to build your skills, network, and CV.

Internships and short-term placements with strong employer links:
Alternatively, short-term internships during your studies offer additional real-world exposure. Careers services at MMU support placements from scratch—CVs, employer connections, and interview preparation included.

Rich extracurricular engagement to sharpen technical skills:
Beyond modules, you can dive into hackathons, eSports through the games lab, and join communities like the Computing Society. These help you build a portfolio and confidence in a fun, applied way.

Industry-aligned curriculum with strong Manchester ties:
Situated in Manchester’s digital innovation hotspot—close to MediaCityUK and the Oxford Road Corridor—MMU leverages partnerships with tech firms, startups, and digital media businesses to keep your learning relevant.

Ongoing digital and student support to boost learning:
MMU offers drop-in tutoring, lecture recordings, video tutorials, and a dedicated support laboratory to ensure you stay on track—especially helpful during lab and project work.

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University is a fantastic choice for students who are passionate about the creative and problem-solving aspects of technology and want to build a career developing the robust, high-quality systems that power our modern world. Graduates are highly sought-after for their ability to combine strong technical skills with a methodical approach to robust, error-free software design. They are well-prepared to tackle complex software development challenges, making them valuable assets in a host of industries, from established tech giants to innovative start-ups in Manchester's thriving digital sector.

Typical job roles include:

• Software Developer
• Web Designer and Developer
• Systems Analyst and Architect
• Software Tester

The university provides a dedicated and supportive ecosystem, deeply integrated with industry, to ensure you are career-ready upon graduation:

University Services
You will benefit from teaching in specialist laboratories with high-performance computers and the latest industry-standard software. The department also features a dedicated drop-in lab for informal social working and support sessions, a games lab for eSports, and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system. The optional four-year placement route provides a powerful opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement, significantly boosting your employment prospects.

Employment Stats
Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCityUK and a large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups means that the opportunities for technological collaboration are huge. The university is situated in the ‘Oxford Road Corridor’ innovation district, perfectly placed to connect with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors.

Industry Partnerships
The course is designed to meet the needs of industry, ensuring the skills you learn are those that employers look for. You'll experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team, finding solutions to complex problems via group projects inspired by real-world challenges. The university has invested over £115 million in new facilities like the Dalton building, which is equipped with dynamic learning spaces and world-class teaching and research facilities.

Graduation Outcomes
You will graduate with a substantial portfolio of practical work. A key feature is the common first year shared with BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Computing degrees, allowing you to transfer between these courses after Year 1 if you discover a specific interest in a related area. Your final year will include a large-scale software project to help build vital project management skills.

Further Academic Progression
Completing your BSc (Hons) at Manchester Met is just the beginning. The strong foundation in software engineering principles provides an excellent platform for pursuing a specialised Master's degree (MSc) in a more advanced area of computing. The university's research-active staff and excellent facilities also provide a clear pathway for those interested in pursuing a PhD and contributing to cutting-edge research in the field. For those who need it, the university also offers a Foundation Year route to prepare for undergraduate study.