Richmond American University London
Software Engineering (AI) (4 Years)
London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS SE01
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Chiswick Park Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
SE01
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Course Overview
Software Engineering (AI) (4 Years) at Richmond American University London in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Software engineering graduates enter roles as software developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects and platform engineers at technology companies, banks, consultancies and startups. Consistently one of the highest-demand and best-paid graduate disciplines globally.
Student life (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,000
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Software Engineering (AI) (4 Years)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Software Engineering (AI) (4 Years) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Software Engineering (AI) (4 Years)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Software engineering
- Artificial intelligence
- Business computing
- CGI Computer Generated Imagery
- Computation engineering
- Computational chemistry
- Computational mathematics
- Computational physics
- Computer aided chemistry
- Computer aided design
- Computer aided engineering
- Computer applications
- Computer engineering
- Computer information systems
- Computer maintenance
- Computer programming
- Computer science
- Computer science (secondary teaching)
- Computer studies
- Computer systems engineering
- Computer-aided manufacture
- Computing mathematics
- Fifth generation languages programming
- Forensic computing
- Geographical information systems
- Information systems
- Information technology
- Information technology (secondary teaching)
- Management information systems
- Object oriented programming
- Software
- Operating systems
- Web design
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
- London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
- The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
What Students Love
- World-class museums & galleries
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Theatre & performing arts scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Software engineering graduates enter roles as software developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects and platform engineers at technology companies, banks, consultancies and startups. Consistently one of the highest-demand and best-paid graduate disciplines globally.
- Software engineering graduates enter roles as software developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects and platform engineers at technology companies, banks, consultancies and startups.
- Consistently one of the highest-demand and best-paid graduate disciplines globally.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.