Software Engineering

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

University Rank:#901

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,869 / Years

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Software Engineering

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Fast-moving technology is driving organisations in almost every industry to disrupt convention and seek new solutions. Prepare for a rewarding career in software development and shape the digital future with our Software Engineering postgraduate degree.

Designed in consultation with industry, our course curriculum is built to ensure you gain contemporary computing knowledge and skills sought by employers. You will learn how to meet the challenges of engineering complex software solutions that meet client specifications. You will explore software development technologies, cyber security and software architecture.

Software engineering is a creative, diverse and rewarding field. Available with full and part-time pathways, our course will equip you with career relevant technical and transferable skills. You will acquire lean and agile software development skills, alongside collaboration, communication and leadership skills, ready to apply once you graduate.

International applicant? Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

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You will:

Learn how to meet the challenges of engineering a complex piece of software through the design and realisation of software systems to meet a specification
Study advanced software development technologies and other skills relevant to industry, such as cyber security and software architecture
Have the opportunity to acquire lean and agile software development leadership skills

International

students accepted

This is for you if...

You want to enhance your existing skills and qualifications for a career move into software engineering and development

You want to take your software development skills to the next level, ready to lead software projects and businesses

You want to contribute to thought leadership and the future direction of software engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

This course is recommended for mathematics, computing or science graduates, or experienced computing and I.T professionals, looking to develop software engineering expertise. The course is also recommended for applicants who have thought leadership aspirations in software technologies or development processes.

We encourage applicants with an enquiring mind, who have a practical and analytical approach to problem solving. We also welcome applications from knowledge seekers who want to explore the possibilities created by applying software engineering skills to address major challenges we face.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

The minimum requirement is a second class division honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a computer science, or related STEM subject with coverage of computer programming.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

For more information or enquires about this scheme, please contact: [email protected]

Learn more about the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

There is huge demand for qualified and talented software engineers and developers across many global industries. With this qualification, you’ll be equipped with technical knowledge and transferable skills relevant for the job market.

This degree will appeal to aspiring technology leaders in the software development sector. The long-term goal for applicants might be to become a Chief Technology Officer. On graduation, and with some commercial software engineering experience, you can apply for roles working as software developers, product owners and software architects.

FURTHER STUDY

You might also choose to take your subject interest further with postgraduate research. The Salford Innovation and Research Centre (SIRC) is home to Informatics PhD and Research Master’s opportunities in knowledge discovery and semantic web, software engineering, big data, data mining and analytics, cyber security, information visualisation and virtual environments.

Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.

A taste of what you could become

A software engineer

An agile project manager

A developer

A product owner

A software business leader

And more...

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

26,869 / years

Software Engineering

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

Go to Official Website