Software Engineering and Applications with Project Management

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

February, April, June, August, October, November

Course content

This two-year Master’s is designed for graduates and experienced programmers who want to solve real-world problems; evaluate advanced software engineering environments; and build complex software applications based on emerging technologies. Alongside developing your project management skills, the course aims to provide you with a critical understanding of software engineering techniques. You explore a range of topics from databases, advanced programming, design patterns and data modelling to popular development platforms, cloud computing and the Big Data eco-system.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Modern STEM building with purpose-built facilities, including a high-tech CCNA Academy computer networking suite and dedicated computing rooms
• Cutting-edge technologies such as agile development; front-end and back-end applications; containerisation; cloud native orchestration; and the provision of high-performance infrastructure using GPU clusters, so you become familiar with the tools used in industry right from the start
• Access to virtual private cloud, downloadable Microsoft developer tools and VMware Workstation
• Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces

Student experience

Our faculty’s active involvement in real-world research and consultancy feeds directly into the course delivery, ensuring you are kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

Learn to solve real-world problems with hands-on projects involving state-of-the-art technologies.

Expand your horizons with subject-relevant field trips and interactive workshops held by external speakers.

Personalise your learning experience with block teaching, flexible entry points and your choice of MSc research project.

Develop sought-after project management skills with integrated course units, improving core competencies such as critical analysis; self-evaluation; advanced problem solving; and effective communication.

Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.

On successfully completing this course you will have built the skills and expertise needed to follow a career as a professional software developer creating applications for the latest emerging technologies. Your additional skills in project management put you in a good position to take on extra responsibilities and team-leading roles.

Other potential roles include software engineer; programmer; data or system analyst; software consultant; and project manager.

You could also progress to further study at MSc by Research MPhil or PhD level.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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