Software Engineering

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Some of the most difficult and challenging problems in industry and commerce are associated with software development. If you are a computing professional and would like to increase your theoretical knowledge of software engineering and practical skills in software development, this course is ideal.

It will equip you with an advanced knowledge of the latest methods and tools for software engineering, enabling you to choose and follow an approach to software development that delivers the optimum result in terms of cost, time and software quality. At the end of the course you will have the skills to make an effective contribution as part of a team building software systems.

What will you study?

You will study state-of-the-art concepts in software engineering and focus on the fundamental concepts and principles of systems analysis, design, implementation and testing. You will also have an opportunity to improve your practical skills, so that you can plan and conduct complex systems development projects to meet customer needs, and integrate software solutions into an evolving business environment. Throughout the course, you consider the impact of computer systems upon individuals, organisations and the wider community.

The Research Methods module prepares you for work on your project/dissertation, which is 'design and build' in type, often in association with an industrial host, and includes a research element.

The full MSc consists of five core modules, three option modules and a dissertation project. Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

* Agile Development
* Component-Based Software Engineering
* Requirements Engineering and Management
* Research Methods
* Project/Dissertation (MSc only)

Option modules (choose three)

* Broadband and Mobile Networks
* Building E-Business
* Corporate Data and Database Management
* Developing Object-Orientated Solutions
* Digital Communications
* Electronic Commerce Technologies
* Enterprise Networking
* Geographical Information Fundamentals
* Internet Map Services
* Internet Wireless Networks
* IT and Entrepreneurship
* Knowledge Management
* Location-Based Services, Applications and Technologies
* Multimedia Communications
* Network Design and Management
* Network Operating Systems
* Network Security
* Programming in Java
* Projects and Risk Management
* Secure and Dependable Computing
* Software Quality Assurance
* Spatial Information Analysis and Modelling
* Strategic Information Systems for E-Business
* TCP/IP Networks
* Usability Engineering
* Visualisation and Image Processing
* Web Development in Java
* Wireless Communications

* A good honours degree or equivalent in an Information Technology/Computing Science/Software Engineering subject; or substantial relevant work experience, such as two years as a programmer * International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)