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MSc/PGDip Software Engineering

University of Salford

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Salford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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 starting every January and September, 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.

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

Course content

Designed in consultation with industry, you will study advanced software development technologies and other skills relevant to industry, such as cyber security and software architecture. You will have the opportunity to acquire lean and agile software development leadership skills.

Current course topics include software development, lean, agile and large-scale software engineering, software architecture and security, and software business skills. We regularly review content with our industry partners to ensure your acquired knowledge and skill set reflects trends and needs within professional and business communities.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,550per year

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

University information

University of Salford

  • University League Table

    73rd

  • Campus address

    University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    83rd out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    131 58%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    74th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.83 71%

    103rd

    22

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