BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at University of Greater Manchester in Bolton, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years full time, with intakes in January; September.

University of Greater Manchester is a public institution, ranked 118th of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £17,500 a year, about ₹21.4 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £52,500 (≈ ₹64 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 entry: £17,500 a year (£52,500 in total)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Web developer
• Software tester
• Game developer
• Multimedia programmer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Meta
• Apple
• Atlassian
• Shopify
• Adobe
• SAP
• Booking.com

General entry requirements at University of Greater Manchester for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Year 1 entry: 60% or more in Class 12 (all boards), or a two-year diploma from a state board or approved polytechnic.
• Applicants who do not meet Year 1 entry may be considered for a foundation or access programme.
• Entry to Year 2 or 3 is assessed case by case.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).

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This course starts in: January; September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts for master's courses
• English test certificate
• Personal statement
• Reference

• International Excellence Scholarship (International Merit Package)

  Three-year bachelor's, taught master's (including MBA) and PhD; Year 1 only

  Value: Gold £3,000 (first class or 70%), Silver up to £2,000 (upper second or 60%), Bronze up to £1,000

  Self-funded international students from countries outside the Global Excellence list (India is not on that list), and all applicants who apply through an agent. Four-year courses with a foundation year get Bronze only; MRes courses are excluded.

  Official page

The University of Greater Manchester, formerly the University of Bolton, is a public university based in the town of Bolton in Greater Manchester. It teaches business, computing, engineering, health, nursing, education and the creative arts, and many taught master's courses run for 12 or 18 months with September or January starts.

For Indian students the main draw is a single international fee: most courses are £17,500 a year, and the university says it offers some of the lowest fees and living costs of any UK university. Entry asks for 60% in Class 12 for a bachelor's, and 65% in a three-year degree or 55% in a four-year degree for a master's. The university has a South Asia office in India and merit discounts of up to £3,000 for Indian applicants.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in the UK

• BSc (Hons) Ethical HackingAbertay University4 years (full time) · £17,950 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computer Games TechnologyAbertay University4 years (full time) · £17,950 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computer ScienceAbertay University4 years (full time) · £17,950 / year
• BSc Computer ScienceAberystwyth University3 years (full time) · £23,255 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computer ScienceAnglia Ruskin University3 years full time (4 years with a placement year) · £19,750 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)Arden University1 year (full time, blended) · £16,000 / year

More courses at University of Greater Manchester

• International MBA (Graduate Entry)12 months full time (18-month January-start version also offered) · £17,500 / year
• MSc International Management12 months full time · £17,500 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligence18 months full time · £17,500 / year
• MSc Civil Engineering12 months full time · £17,500 / year
• MSc Mechanical Engineering12 months full time · £17,500 / year
• MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering12 months full time · £17,500 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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