How long is the Software Engineering MEng (Hon) at Ulster University?

The MEng (Hon) in Software Engineering at Ulster University has a duration of 5 Years.

What are the entry requirements for Software Engineering at Ulster University?

A-levels: AAA. Scottish Higher: ABBBB. BTEC: DDD.

What is the average graduate salary for Software Engineering at Ulster University?

Graduates of the MEng (Hon) in Software Engineering at Ulster University earn an average salary of £32,000.

Is Software Engineering at Ulster University full-time or part-time?

This MEng (Hon) is offered Full-time.

Where is the Software Engineering course taught?

The course is taught at Belfast.

Software Engineering

Name: Software Engineering
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Ulster University

Last updated 2 July 2026

Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MEng (Hon) Full-time 5 Years Software engineering

Software Engineering MEng (Hon) is an integrated masters undergraduate degree at Ulster University, based in Belfast, taught full-time over 5 years. Graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.

A-Level Entry

AAA

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA

Scottish Higher ABBBB

Scottish Advanced Higher ABB

BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals 5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers 2139 Information technology professionals 3131 IT operations technicians 3132 IT user support technicians 2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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Course Details

Qualification: Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 5 Years
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: Belfast
Scheme: Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
Subjects: Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary: £32,000

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Ulster University

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