Advanced Software Engineering PGDip
University of Leicester
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Some of the most pressing business challenges can be solved by smartly-designed software. By studying advanced software methods and techniques, you’ll be in high demand across most major industries.Teaching and learningTeaching methods include lectures, seminars, self-paced learning and practical’s. Assessment is a mix of coursework - computer-based practicals, essays and small group projects - and examsThe compulsory Personal and Group Skills module combines seminars, group discussions and ...Read more

Some of the most pressing business challenges can be solved by smartly-designed software. By studying advanced software methods and techniques, you’ll be in high demand across most major industries.

Teaching and learning

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, self-paced learning and practical’s. Assessment is a mix of coursework - computer-based practicals, essays and small group projects - and exams

The compulsory 'Personal and Group Skills' module combines seminars, group discussions and collective essay writing on selected topics, as well as a series of workshops on transferable skills and career planning. Careers and employability

All our postgraduate Informatics degrees are available 'with industry': stimulating your creativity and capacity to innovate, and ensuring that you acquire key transferable skills. These courses will allow you to develop into a highly skilled professional, well versed in advanced methods and tools. Colleagues from industry participate directly in the delivery of some of the modules, including hands-on tutorials that allow you to use some of the tools and methodologies that are shaping the software development landscape.

We have an open approach to collaboration with industry. We undertake joint projects, provide consultancy services, and organise events to connect you with potential employers. We also run an Industrial Advisory Board: its members are computer scientists who hold successful careers in industry and who help us ensure that your training is industrially relevant. On completion this course leads to MSc in Advanced Software Engineering.

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36/101
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35th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
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Soumik
06 Mar 24

In my opinion, University of Leicester gives priority to their students before anything else. My curriculum seems career ready. Also, Leicester is one of the most diverse cities..Read more

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Hibah
29 Feb 24

Such supportive staff and really helper me navigate university life. I've never had to wonder who to go to if I had a..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

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£8,560 per year

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Starting in January 2025 £8,560

£18,920 per year

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Students from EU

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Starting in January 2025 £18,920.

£18,920 per year

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Starting in January 2025 £18,920.

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Soumik
06 Mar 24
Advanced Software Engineering MSc
In my opinion, University of Leicester gives priority to their students before anything else. My curriculum seems career ready. Also, Leicester is one of the most diverse cities...
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Hibah
29 Feb 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Such supportive staff and really helper me navigate university life. I've never had to wonder who to go to if I had a...
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University of Leicester
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The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching....

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