Course summary

This two-year Master’s is designed for graduates and experienced programmers who want to become professional software developers with additional skills in project management. It opens up a variety of rewarding career paths. If you want to solve real-world problems evaluate advanced software engineering environments and build complex software applications using the latest emerging technologies then this course is ideal for you. It covers a range of topics including advanced programming; popular development platforms; distributed and parallel systems; open-source frameworks; the Big Data ecosystem; cloud computing; and design patterns and data architectures. You also develop professional skills in the management of projects related to software engineering. Why choose this course? Start the course when it most suits you with six entry points through the year; every taught unit is delivered in a six-week block Build complex software applications based on emerging technologies with improved readability testability and extensibility Develop advanced analytical and technical skills in core areas of software engineering alongside a critical understanding of core software engineering technologies development platforms and related open-source frameworks Study in our modern STEM building complete with the latest specialised computing facilities and equipment Understand the standards and practices including ethical and legal aspects that apply to a professional working in the field of computer science