Course summary
On this one-year MSc programme you'll cover traditional and contemporary approaches to software development, from formal methods to object-oriented programming. You'll cover state-of-the-art techniques, technologies, and supporting tools, and be exposed to their applications in meeting emerging business and social needs, and solving challenging problems. You will study with experts in subjects such as critical systems, cryptography, cyber security, e-business, intelligent agents, machine learning and web technologies.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Automated Software Verification; Project; Reserach Methods and Project Preparation; Software Modelling Tools and Techniques for Critical Systems; Software Project Management and Secure Development. Optional modules include: Advanced Databases; Advanced Programming Language Concepts; Algorithmic Game Theory; Cryptography; Knowledge Graphs for AI Systems; Mobile Applications Development; Open Data Innovation; Software Security; Web and Cloud Applications Development.
Assessment method
Coursework, examinations, written project (design, development or experimental) and dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
- British Computer Society
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
You’ll need an upper 2:1 degree (with a mark of 65% or above) in computer science or a closely related subject. You must have an upper 2:1 score in the following: 1 programming module (Java, C++, C#); 1 maths module; 3 computer science modules (e.g. software architecture or design, data structures, databases, network, artificial intelligence, machine learning, web).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ