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Software Engineering - MEng (Hons)

Ulster University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Belfast

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

The Software Engineering programme is aimed at those motivated by the value of an engineering approach to the development of software systems and who enjoy finding elegant solutions to complex software problems. The demand for these graduates from the software industry is relentless.You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques.You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example Python and Java, and examine areas such as Information Infrastructures, Professional Skills, Software Quality, Physical Computing and Web Development.Given the variety of computing applications in the Software Engineering field, there are a number of jobs that will be accessible for a Software Engineering graduate such as Software Developer, Database Engineer, Reliability Engineering, Software Testing Engineer and Security Specialist.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 17,490per 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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Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 250,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being located in one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team delivers a bespoke orientation programme and offers pastoral support to international students during their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    42nd out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    121 53%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    45th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    61st

    16

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