Software engineers create and maintain software applications using best practice from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains and other fields. Students will learn how to apply state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies to develop high quality software to professional standards.
The aim of this MSc programme is to impart the understanding and skills to engineer software at an advanced level to professional standards. Students can specialise in particular areas such as the development of mobile applications or advanced interactive systems like games.
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New career prospects and opportunities for career enhancement are both excellent. The continued growth in new technologies and mobile applications in industry, commerce and the public sector is increasing the demand for experts who can design, implement and maintain complex software systems.
Students undertake 4 courses in semester 1 and a further 4 courses in semester 2.
On this programme, the following taught courses are mandatory:
Students can then choose 4 courses from the following:
In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
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