MSc/PGDip Software Engineering
University of Salford
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Fast-moving technology is driving organisations in almost every industry to disrupt convention and seek new solutions. Prepare for a rewarding career in software development and shape the digital future with our Software Engineering postgraduate degree.Designed in consultation with industry, our course curriculum is built to ensure you gain contemporary computing knowledge and skills sought by employers. You will learn how to meet the challenges of engineering complex software solutions that ...Read more

Fast-moving technology is driving organisations in almost every industry to disrupt convention and seek new solutions. Prepare for a rewarding career in software development and shape the digital future with our Software Engineering postgraduate degree.

Designed in consultation with industry, our course curriculum is built to ensure you gain contemporary computing knowledge and skills sought by employers. You will learn how to meet the challenges of engineering complex software solutions that meet client specifications. You will explore software development technologies, cyber security and software architecture.

Software engineering is a creative, diverse and rewarding field. Available with full and part-time pathways starting every January and September, our course will equip you with career relevant technical and transferable skills. You will acquire lean and agile software development skills, alongside collaboration, communication and leadership skills, ready to apply once you graduate.

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Learn how to meet the challenges of engineering a complex piece of software through the design and realisation of software systems to meet a specification

Study advanced software development technologies and other skills relevant to industry, such as cyber security and software architecture

Have the opportunity to acquire lean and agile software development leadership skills

Course content

Designed in consultation with industry, you will study advanced software development technologies and other skills relevant to industry, such as cyber security and software architecture. You will have the opportunity to acquire lean and agile software development leadership skills.

Current course topics include software development, lean, agile and large-scale software engineering, software architecture and security, and software business skills. We regularly review content with our industry partners to ensure your acquired knowledge and skill set reflects trends and needs within professional and business communities.

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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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83rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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07 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

The minimum requirement is a second class division honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a computer science, or related STEM subject with coverage of computer programming. 

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£9,990 per year

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£17,550 per year

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£17,550 per year

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Israel
07 Feb 24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
I think Salford is very student friendly and I love the support I receive here. I also enjoy the modules and my course so...
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester....

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