MEng Software Engineering

Mastering your subject During your final year, you’ll study advanced level material and carry out in-depth research into an area of software engineering that suits your career interests.

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Software engineering focused delivery This course includes modules designed to help you develop the expertise required to become a software engineer, so you’ll be primed to join the workforce when you graduate.

Hands-on learning backed by research Practical experience will be at the heart of your learning. We have strong connections with industry, and you’ll have the option to do a placement year. Previous students have worked at NHS Digital, Sky and Rolls Royce.

Developing real-life usable software products, team projects, and presentations, will help you link theory to industry practice. Additionally, your master’s level research will equip you with the theoretical knowledge to carry out advanced projects or study in the future.

Specialist facilities You’ll have access to a range of resources. These will include a wide variety of software engineering tools, languages and environments. You’ll also be able to use our sandbox lab with full administrator rights, giving you the freedom to work on a range of technologies. This will enable you to develop advanced skills using a variety of tools and the possibility of learning systems development with Raspberry Pi and Internet of Things (IoT).

Why study Software Engineering at Leeds Beckett University?