MSc Advanced Software Engineering

Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems.

There is a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals. This course helps you develop the skills necessary to design and deploy sophisticated modern software systems in a range of application areas.

You’ll improve your practical software engineering skills and learn new theories of software development. This course gives you the necessary qualifications to get a skilled position in the computing industry.

Our courses have some of the highest student satisfaction rates in the UK and our graduates are highly sought after.

Assessment

Assessment is through a combination of individual work, group work, exams and practical work in laboratories. Around half the classes are assessed entirely by coursework, the others are a combination of coursework and examination.

Careers

There will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events, in addition to taking advantage of a wealth of support offered by our award-winning careers service.

We have a dedicated career fair for our computer science and information management students each year, with over 30 leading companies, including:

  • Amazon
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • British Telecom
  • Bridgeall
  • Kana
  • Sky scanner
  • Think Analytics
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Modules

  • Core modules
  • Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues for the Information Society
  • Options modules
  • Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
  • Designing Usable Systems
  • Big Data Technologies
  • Project Management
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • Core modules
  • Research Methods
  • Options modules
  • Mobile Software & Applications
  • Distributed Information Systems
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    £23,200 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 Year

    Duration

    Sep 2025

    Start Month

    Aug 2025

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2025
    • September 2026

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time