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Computer Science (Software Engineering) - MSci (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our technological world has created a global demand for skilled professionals who can design, build and maintain computer courses, databases and applications. This advanced four-year course offers a thorough foundation in computing and application development, as well as a thorough exploration of software engineering. You will have the chance to showcase your abilities through practical work and extended projects, and the course is particularly recommended if you have already experienced and enjoyed programming and you want to go on to postgraduate study or a specialist career in software.Launched in 2015/16, this specialist course will give you all the knowledge, skills and professionalism that you need for a successful career. Our software engineering teaching has been used as an example of ‘best practice’ in computer science education by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. You will learn from software professionals and leading academics in the field to apply engineering principles to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of all kinds of software. Our progressive curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry, with a modular structure that gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests. From the outset you will be experimenting with programming games, robots, Gadgeteer kits, Subversion, JUnit testing, Scrum-based Agile software and more, in our well-equipped laboratories. There is also the option of transferring onto our five-year, year in industry course, subject to good academic progress.Duration: 4 years full time

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 29,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you after you graduate.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    29th out of 118 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    121 53%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    33rd

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    69th

    33

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