Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert
De Montfort University
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Our Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert has been developed in collaboration with sector-leading organisations such as Airbus and Deloitte UK, and is regularly reviewed, ensuring your learning is in line with industry needs. Academics from the Software Technology Research Laboratory, which forms part of the Cyber Technology Institute, an ‘Airbus Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security’, also regularly input onto the course, meaning you will also benefit from their expertise and research in ...Read more

Our Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert has been developed in collaboration with sector-leading organisations such as Airbus and Deloitte UK, and is regularly reviewed, ensuring your learning is in line with industry needs. Academics from the Software Technology Research Laboratory, which forms part of the Cyber Technology Institute, an ‘Airbus Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security’, also regularly input onto the course, meaning you will also benefit from their expertise and research in the sector.On this course, you will develop the core technical knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, test and maintain a diverse range of software applications that are fit-for-purpose for industry and business. You will learn on a variety of engaging modules, such as Cloud-based System Design, Internet of Things, Software Quality Assurance and Testing and Critical Systems and Modern Programme Techniques, which includes considering how large companies such as Twitter are making use of modern programming techniques in Scala and Python to save time and reduce runtime errors.Duration: One year full-time (with optional one-year placement available)

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Prabhpreet
10 Feb 25

DMU faculties and infrastructure are good...Read more

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Ugonna
10 Feb 25

Welcoming environment accompanied with its sports, social activities and clubs. The only stressful aspect is moving from one class to another for lectures...Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

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£9,700 per year

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£18,100 per year

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£18,100 per year

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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a well-renowned institution with a long established history of educational success,...

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