Software Engineering with Placement MSc
Nottingham Trent University
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Introduction:This Software Engineering postgraduate degree will give you experience in the analysis, design and development of computing systems solutions relevant to a wide range of applications in industry and business. You will be able to devise multi-tasking software solutions using high-level languages to implement suitable architecture-software constraints for computer applications. You will develop project management skills that will allow you to effectively contribute to the creation ...Read more

Introduction:

This Software Engineering postgraduate degree will give you experience in the analysis, design and development of computing systems solutions relevant to a wide range of applications in industry and business. You will be able to devise multi-tasking software solutions using high-level languages to implement suitable architecture-software constraints for computer applications. You will develop project management skills that will allow you to effectively contribute to the creation and management of large computing projects and to appreciate the techniques employed in managing such projects.

If you're looking to work in computing and technology industries, this is a great fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to IT and computing.

We have a rich mix of knowledge for you to learn from, ranging from software application development for different types of systems, to project management techniques for software development teams.

Careers and employability

The industry-focused nature of this Software Engineering Masters course will ensure that you stand out from the crowd when it comes to job applications and pursuing your future career.

Nottingham Trent University graduates are widely respected amongst employers and our Science and Technology students are perceived as having the competitive edge due to the hands-on approach of our teaching.

This course provides the software engineering knowledge and programming skills necessary for a broad range of careers in the industrial and business sectors, and the transferable ICT skills to go with them. This means that you will be highly sought after by employers such as

  • Siemens Communications
  • , or for IT positions within the finance and banking sector, for example.

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WUSCA ranking:
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13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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Leon
03 Dec 24

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Tapiwa
19 Nov 24

It’s got lots of different cultures from all around the world so even as an international student you feel like you’re home away from..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have a UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a technical or scientific subject, which includes, but is not limited to, sport science, biomedical, economics, information systems and multimedia. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

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£19,500 per year

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Accommodation - Approximate Average £550 - £1173 Monthly Full Time Annual Fees - 19500; Placement Year Fee - 1850

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
College Dr Clifton Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  0.7 miles away
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