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Software Engineering (Conversion) MSc

University of Westminster, London

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University of Westminster, London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cavendish

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Aimed at non-computing graduates, this course provides the core and most advanced practical knowledge and skills that a professional software engineer needs to be successful in todays IT industry.

Are you a graduate in a non-computing subject with some basic experience and interest in computing, who would like to enter the IT industry? Are you already working in the IT industry and would like to increase your technical skills and knowledge? If your answer to either question is yes, this course is for you.

Software engineering is the application of engineering methods, practices and disciplines to the creation and maintenance of software applications and systems. A professional software engineer works with these engineering approaches to develop software in a systematic, quantifiable and disciplined way.

By choosing this course, youll get the essential practical experience of programming and applying software engineering to a number of new and important areas of IT and computing. In addition, youll develop a strong grasp of the theory that underpins these practical skills.

To ensure that you have the best possible employment prospects at the end of the course, youll gain skills that cover a variety of areas: technical skills, such as programming, object-oriented software development, practical experience of software development tools soft skills, such as analytical and critical thinking, communication, presenting and demonstrating, team working, and peer reviewing and career skills, such as CV writing, planning, job searching, interview practice.

Technical change in software development is happening at a rapid pace. This is accompanied by a constant increase in the complexity of the systems that are developed, in particular in mobile computing. This course will give you the best theoretical and practical skills to kickstart your career and succeed in this exciting and challenging sector.

Careers:

The course will provide you with the key employability skills youll need to successfully pursue a career in the IT industry, primarily as a software engineer, but also in any more general role you may aspire to within the industry.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,500per 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 Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

  • University League Table

    118th

  • Campus address

    University of Westminster, London, 101 New Cavendish Street, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1W 6XH, England

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming. It is home to students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life, including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries, and music venues.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    87th out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    112 49%

    103rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    74th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    69th

    14

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