COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Software Engineering offers a comprehensive program that combines technical expertise, practical application, and industry-focused skills to prepare graduates for careers in software development and the wider technology sector. In the first year, students complete seven core modules that cover essential areas of software engineering, including Agile Software Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles and Practice, DevOps, Manipulating and Exploiting Data, and Delivering User Experience. These modules are designed to provide a strong foundation in software development methodologies, programming techniques, and data handling skills while fostering an understanding of user-centered design and software deployment practices. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the practical application of knowledge through a team-based dissertation project, where students work on real-world problems, often in collaboration with industry clients. This capstone project allows students to integrate their learning across technical and professional domains, develop project management and communication skills, and experience the dynamics of working in a commercial-like environment. By combining theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice, and collaborative project work, the MSc equips graduates with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to excel as software engineers or pursue further specialization within the technology industry. The program is suitable for students with some prior programming experience and a desire to develop a strong, industry-relevant skill set.