BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Programme Overview
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Engineering (Awarded by University of Stirling)
- Programme duration: 3 years (Full-time)
- Location: BUV Campus, Ecopark, Hanoi
- Timetable: Students’ timetables will be sent to BUV students’ emails prior to the commencement date of each semester.
Accredited by British Computer Society (BCS) for quality
Practical experience with project-based learning, internships, and placements
Industry connections with top tech companies offer insights and career opportunities
Strong technical foundation
- Accredited by British Computer Society (BCS): Recognized industry standard for quality, enhancing your employability.
- Hands-on approach: Project-based learning, internships, and optional placements equip you with real-world skills.
- Industry partnerships: Collaborations with leading tech companies offer valuable insights and potential career opportunities.
- Teamwork focus: Develop strong communication and collaboration skills essential for successful software development.
- Strong technical foundation: Master core programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
Course Structure
Year 1
Year 1 Introduction to Computing Science
Programming and User Interface Design
Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms
Database Principles and Applications
Programming Language Paradigms
Managing Information
Year 2 Crucially, you’ll learn how to write robust distributed software systems that operate correctly, with an expected level of performance and accuracy while maintaining secure communications.
Programme Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Critically evaluate software solutions to a given problem and provide ideas for improvements substantiated through analysis of the problem and suitable technologies, techniques and algorithms.
3. Learn new software technologies, relate them to existing technologies and apply them to a practical problem.
4. Critically evaluate a software solution on its use of appropriate data storage technology, security implications and efficiency.
5. Demonstrate the ability to design and develop a substantial software application.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills and other graduate attributes
2. Demonstrate a strong ethical grasp of the issues around privacy and security.
3. Creatively solve problems identifying the best technology for the application and skills you have.
4. Confidently work with new technologies
Values and Attitudes
2. Demonstrate the strong interpersonal skills necessary to present yourself professionally in a business environment.
Employability
Some of the employment routes students may take include, but are not limited to:
- Software Developer/Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Software Project Manager
- Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Mobile App Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Software Architect
STUDY ABROAD AND PROGRESSION
International partnerships are a cornerstone of BUV’s mission to provide students with a truly global education. Through a diverse and extensive network of institutional partners worldwide, BUV students have various opportunities to:
- Enhance their academic excellence.
- Expand their global industry network.
- Develop cross-cultural competencies for their future careers and lives.
Our students have equal access to all of our international exposure and experience programs, including: academic exchange, international experience trips, collaborative online learning programs, the Local Buddy program, Mobility Ambassador initiatives, international competitions, international internships, and many other opportunities.
For more information, please contact our International Office at international@buv.edu.vn or click here to read more.
Academic Exchange
BUV has always been a gateway for our local and international talents to access world-wide education and labor markets. Through the Outbound Exchange Programme, students can not only gain valuable and joyful overseas studying experience but also enrich their knowledge and skills within multi-cultural study environment at Partner Institution.
- Type of exchange: credit-bearing or non-credit bearing
- Duration of exchange: one to two semesters
Transfer
BUV’s degrees are globally recognised degrees. All BUV students have the opportunity to study abroad after 2 years of studying in BUV and complete their bachelor degrees in one of the prestigious institutions that BUV has established partnership links with.
Progression
British University Vietnam (BUV) is fully committed to the lifelong success of its graduates. The International Office provides specialized, individualized consultation to strategically guide students through selecting and applying to prestigious international study destinations. We leverage our network of BUV Partner institutions to secure the most advantageous partnership scholarship schemes, ensuring a seamless and financially prudent application pathway for every BUV graduate.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Aged 17 or over.
- Academic Requirements: one of the following qualifications:
- Vietnamese High School Diploma (with the Mathematics GPA of 7.5 or above) and Pathway Programme
- GCE A-levels: BBB
- IB Diploma: 30 points
English Language Requirements
One of the following within the past 2 years:
- IELTS Academic UKVI/Indicator Online: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) Academic (in-centre test only): 56 overall with 51 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL (internet based or Special Home Edition), including MyBest Scores: 78 overall, 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
One of the following within the past 5 years:
- A/AS/O Level English: Grade C or above
- GCSE English: Grade C/4 or above
- iGCSE English as first language: Grade C/4 or above
- iGCSE English as second language: Grade B/6 or above
- International Baccalaureate English: Standard or Higher Level Grade 4 or above
Fees & Financial Aid
Fees
Tuition fee information for students enrolling from January 2026:
| Tuition Fee | |
| Pathway to University Programme | VND 112,796,000 |
| Degree* | VND 1,124,034,000 |
| Total Tuition Fee | VND 1,236,830,000 |
* Listed fee covers the full programme
Tuition Fee & Fee Policy
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programmes in an international learning environment. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially launched the fund with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.
You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility.
