Overview

Course Details

MSc Software Engineering is designed for you to learn the topics you’re most interested in. You’ll select from a range of subject areas like cloud and mobile applications, security and user experience to study in depth.

Software Engineering MSc course offered by the University of Southampton will develop your skills in traditional and contemporary software development. Our recognised software engineering master's will teach you formal methods and object-oriented programming. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in software modelling, design, development, and testing.

Career Opportunities

Some of our graduates go on to work in software engineering research or advanced software development projects in development and consultancy roles across the world.

We run a dedicated careers hub which is associated with over 100 renowned companies, such as:

IBM
ARM
Microsoft Research
Imagination Technologies
Nvidia
Samsung
Google

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Automated Software Verification

Research Methods and Project Preparation

Software Modelling Tools and Techniques for Critical Systems

Software Project Management and Secure Development

Advanced Databases

Advanced Programming Language Concepts

Algorithmic Game Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants permanently resident in China: Monday 29 July, midday UK time

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 140 other Masters in Software Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need an upper 2:1 degree (with a mark of 65% or above) in:

computer science

computer engineering

software engineering

media technology

e-Business

information technology

You must have an upper 2:1 score in the following:

1 programming module (Java, C++, C#)
1 maths module
3 computer science modules (e.g. software architecture or design, data structures, databases, network, artificial intelligence, machine learning, web)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

33900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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