60 monthsProgramme duration
25,808 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MEng Software Engineering equips you with the essential professional skills required to develop resilient and secure systems and ensures a well-rounded education in software engineering.
This curriculum dives into the core concepts of computer science, laying the groundwork for advanced studies in software engineering. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover both theoretical principles and practical applications, preparing students to address real-world challenges in the field.
The highlight of the fifth year is a dedicated period of paid industrial placement, providing students with the invaluable opportunity to apply your skills in a professional setting. This industry exposure not only enhances your practical abilities but also opens doors to potential employment opportunities. Many graduates receive job offers from their placement employers, showcasing the programme's success in preparing students for a seamless transition into the workforce.
Reasons to study this programme:
This curriculum dives into the core concepts of computer science, laying the groundwork for advanced studies in software engineering. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover both theoretical principles and practical applications, preparing students to address real-world challenges in the field.
The highlight of the fifth year is a dedicated period of paid industrial placement, providing students with the invaluable opportunity to apply your skills in a professional setting. This industry exposure not only enhances your practical abilities but also opens doors to potential employment opportunities. Many graduates receive job offers from their placement employers, showcasing the programme's success in preparing students for a seamless transition into the workforce.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at our Dubai campus or our partnering university - the Australian National University - in Canberra through the Go Global programme.
- Student equipment fund: Supporting students in purchasing technology (either in hardware, data or software) to explore the usage of and code development for new platforms, as part of a taught course or as a personal project.
- Applied learning: A year dedicated to placement in the industry, allowing students to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the programme to making impact in real-life scenarios.
- World-class facilities: Gain access to the National Robotarium which fosters the teaching and development of the next generation of roboticists, producing highly-skilled graduates who are trained to conduct world-leading research with a market focus.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including software engineering, climate change and sustainability, and numerical analysis.
- Professional accreditation: Accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT and the British Computer Society (BCS), giving employers confidence in the quality of this programme and help graduates gain a competitve edge in the industry and job market.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MEng Software Engineering equips you with the essential professional skills required to develop resilient and secure systems and ensures a well-rounded education in software engineering.
This curriculum dives into the core concepts of computer science, laying the groundwork for advanced studies in software engineering. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover both theoretical principles and practical applications, preparing students to address real-world challenges in the field.
The highlight of the fifth year is a dedicated period of paid industrial placement, providing students with the invaluable opportunity to apply your skills in a professional setting. This industry exposure not only enhances your practical abilities but also opens doors to potential employment opportunities. Many graduates receive job offers from their placement employers, showcasing the programme's success in preparing students for a seamless transition into the workforce.
Reasons to study this programme:
This curriculum dives into the core concepts of computer science, laying the groundwork for advanced studies in software engineering. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover both theoretical principles and practical applications, preparing students to address real-world challenges in the field.
The highlight of the fifth year is a dedicated period of paid industrial placement, providing students with the invaluable opportunity to apply your skills in a professional setting. This industry exposure not only enhances your practical abilities but also opens doors to potential employment opportunities. Many graduates receive job offers from their placement employers, showcasing the programme's success in preparing students for a seamless transition into the workforce.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at our Dubai campus or our partnering university - the Australian National University - in Canberra through the Go Global programme.
- Student equipment fund: Supporting students in purchasing technology (either in hardware, data or software) to explore the usage of and code development for new platforms, as part of a taught course or as a personal project.
- Applied learning: A year dedicated to placement in the industry, allowing students to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the programme to making impact in real-life scenarios.
- World-class facilities: Gain access to the National Robotarium which fosters the teaching and development of the next generation of roboticists, producing highly-skilled graduates who are trained to conduct world-leading research with a market focus.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including software engineering, climate change and sustainability, and numerical analysis.
- Professional accreditation: Accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT and the British Computer Society (BCS), giving employers confidence in the quality of this programme and help graduates gain a competitve edge in the industry and job market.
Admission Requirements
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Standard entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B.
- A-Levels BBC. Must include Maths achieved at B.
- International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths.
- HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
- HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
- Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B.
- A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths achieved at B.
- International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths.
- HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
- HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
5 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
25,808 GBP
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Application requirements
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Entry requirements
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Application requirements
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Entry requirements
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