Course summary
With the demand for graduates with a good knowledge of software engineering always high, this MSc will kick-start your career. You’ll learn about trends in system development, cloud computing and big data, and benefit from solid technical coverage of advanced software development. You will develop skills in analysing, designing and creating complex software systems to solve real-world problems, evaluating and using advanced software engineering environments, design methods and programming languages. The course focuses on advanced engineering concepts and methods, as well as design issues for the systematic development of high-quality complex software systems. Your course is structured to give you a strong balance between the development of skills and a solid education in the enduring principles and concepts that underlie complex software system development. You will have a Computer Science degree or be an experienced professional programmer and be aiming for a high-quality career as a software engineer in the industry, including software houses, consultancies, and major software users across different sectors. You’ll have a keen interest in designing complex software systems, coding them in a programming language using the latest technologies, and ensuring they meet the needs of stakeholders. Accreditation Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
You will learn through a series of lectures, assessed assignments and technical visits. Teaching is by academics and industry professionals whose work is internationally recognised and you will also benefit from seminars by visiting experts.
Assessment method
Assessment is based on marks obtained throughout the year for your coursework, class tests, end of year exams and your dissertation. The dissertation provides a stimulating and challenging opportunity to apply your knowledge and develop a deep understanding in a specialised topic of your choice. Dissertations can be research or industry inspired, allowing you to prepare for your future career choices.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least a lower second-class honours degree in biomedical engineering, electronic engineering, medical physics or a relevant subject, or the equivalent from an international institution.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10620 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10620 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10620 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10620 | Whole course |
| EU | £21800 | Whole course |
| International | £21800 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City (City St George's, University of London)
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB