Advanced Software Engineering

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a computational discipline.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

This master’s degree course is designed for professionals from a computational discipline background with experience in programming and an interest in advanced software engineering. Using industry-standard hardware and specialist software, learn the advanced skills needed to pursue a successful career in software development and engineering.

• Gain practical experience in software design and full-stack applications development to deliver systems with a rich user experience.
• Gain industry-relevant experience in how to apply real-world, commercial software development practices and processes.
• Master sought-after skills in fields such as software architecture design, application development frameworks, software quality, testing and software security.

Why you should study this course

• Gain practical experience in all aspects of software engineering, from requirements gathering and full-stack software development to user experience design.
• Informed by professional practice and industry needs, the skills we teach in this course are directly applicable to current demands within the software engineering sector.
• Develop the advanced industry-relevant technical skills and theoretical knowledge required to create software solutions that meet complex application requirements and high user expectations.
• Learn how fields such as web applications development and cyber security are driving change in software engineering.
• Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

The module Advanced Software Development meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.

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