Software Engineering with Cloud Computing MSc

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PSSWEN

Campuses

Northampton Square

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 15 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,530 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Software Engineering with Cloud Computing MSc

About

Benefits of this course

You will develop skills in analysing, designing and creating complex software systems to solve real-world problems, evaluating and using advanced software engineering environments, design methods and programming languages.

The course focuses on advanced engineering concepts and methods, as well as design issues for the systematic development of high-quality complex software systems.

Your course is structured to give you a strong balance between the development of skills and a solid education in the enduring principles and concepts that underlie complex software system development.

The unique opportunity to complete a free optional Cloud Computing course is offered in summer term. If students then wish to become an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP), training for the exam will be provided, along with a voucher that gives a substantial discount for the exam and certification.

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

You will have a Computer Science degree or be an experienced professional programmer and be aiming for a high-quality career as a software engineer in the industry, including software houses, consultancies, and major software users across different sectors.

You’ll have a keen interest in designing complex software systems, coding them in a programming language using the latest technologies, and ensuring they meet the needs of stakeholders.

With the demand for graduates with a good knowledge of software engineering always high, this MSc will kick-start your career. You’ll learn about trends in system development, cloud computing and big data, and benefit from solid technical coverage of advanced software development.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabia

Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

Pre-master’s programmes

If you don't meet the entry requirements, please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at City, University of London. You can explore your options by visiting City's Foundation Programmes page.

Visa requirements

International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

Students on courses of more than six months
Students on courses of less than six months

For more information see our main Visa page.

English Program Requirements

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)
TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)

For information about the various English Language tests City accepts please see the English language requirements.

English language programmes

Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Career

With a high demand for skilled software engineers your course will help kick start your career across a variety of sectors.

Whether you decide to work for a consultancy, software house, or a major software user such as a bank, retailer, public service, or in the defence, aerospace or telecommunications industry, you will have gained the high level skills required to stand out.

Our graduates have gone on to work for some prestigious companies including:

Ceridian
Galatea Associates
GForces
Oracle
Thomson Reuters.

Postgraduate students in our Department of Computer Science are offered an unrivalled opportunity to complete up to six months of professional experience as part of their Masters’ degree.

An internship enables you stand out in a competitive job market, develop your business knowledge and to learn about the different career paths open to you.

Postgraduate internship opportunities.