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Master of Science - MSc
Main Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
Be it developing award-winning software verification tools or exploring the application of artificial intelligence techniques, our research in software engineering continually pushes development forward. During your time on this course, you will gain a practiced understanding of complex technology systems and both user behaviours and interactions.
Versatile and needed across many sectors, software engineers have been consistently in wide demand for many years. Not only that, but this is also a specialisation known for its collaborative and creative nature – working within teams to build new solutions from scratch.
On this course, you will study software systems, human-computer systems, and secure software engineering – following 75% of taught material whilst also enjoying the freedom to tailor the rest of your study with optional units.
You may find one of the most rewarding elements of your course is your Master’s Project, which enables you to carry out a substantial technical task which truly focuses in on your area of interest.