MEng Software Engineering

Learn to apply engineering principles to software products and develop digital applications and operating systems on this integrated master’s degree.

Boost your career prospects
Software engineers are in high demand globally. This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to work at the forefront of this dynamic sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:

- Graduate with a master’s level qualification

- Learn how to develop commercial quality software products, including desktop applications, multi-tier web-based applications, and mobile apps using engineering techniques

- Be exposed to a number of programming languages and environments across the full spectrum of development models

- Be able to explore database design and implementation, machine learning, and computer security issues in the context of software engineering

- Study key STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subject area themes, as outlined by the Government

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?
- Gain a master's level degree at the end of your course

- Strong career prospects – the expertise and skills you’ll develop are in high-demand across industries

- Specialist facilities - use our sandbox lab to work on a range of technologies

- Optional placement year in industry - gain real-life experience of software-engineering

- Gain practical expertise and knowledge – you’ll develop real-life usable software products, team projects and presentations to help you link theory to industry practice