MSc Software Engineering
University of Hertfordshire
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This course examines current research and practice in software engineering. You will develop knowledge and skills in the models, methodologies, measures and tools that can be employed in software development considered as an engineering discipline. This MSc develops graduates’ practical skills of producing models of software engineering processes and artefacts using appropriate modelling techniques, and applying measures to software engineering processes and artefacts and use the data produced ...Read more

This course examines current research and practice in software engineering. You will develop knowledge and skills in the models, methodologies, measures and tools that can be employed in software development considered as an engineering discipline. This MSc develops graduates’ practical skills of producing models of software engineering processes and artefacts using appropriate modelling techniques, and applying measures to software engineering processes and artefacts and use the data produced to evaluate software engineering activities.Our masters programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

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12/279
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82nd
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melika
18 Feb 26

The place has so many useful and interesting facilities including lots of events. You can find the answers of your questions no matter where you are using university's special..Read more

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29 Jan 26

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Entry requirements

For admission to this MSc, the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant. The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies and Regulations for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes (in UPR SA03), along with associated procedures. These will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL).

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melika
18 Feb 26
MSc Software Engineering with Placement Year
The place has so many useful and interesting facilities including lots of events. You can find the answers of your questions no matter where you are using university's special...
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29 Jan 26
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
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