MSc Software Engineering

The Software Engineering Masters (MSc) at the University of Southampton is a one-year, full-time course designed to help students develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in the software engineering industry. The course provides a complete understanding of software development technologies and methodologies along with their underlying principles. Course Content: The MSc Software Engineering course consists of two semesters of taught modules, followed by an individual summer project. During the first semester, students are exposed to foundational topics in software engineering, reinforcing their understanding of principles and methodologies. The second semester then builds on this understanding, covering advanced topics such as secure software and machine learning. The summer project offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to a significant software engineering problem. Key Modules: The core modules of the course include Software Modelling Tools and Techniques, Software Quality, Software Measurement and Testing, Software Development, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Machine Learning. Optional modules are also offered, such as Cyber Security, Data Mining, Interactive System Design, and Secure Systems.Accreditations: The Software Engineering Masters (MSc) at the University of Southampton is credited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and was designed in collaboration with industry leaders for equipping graduates with an edge in professional software engineering roles. Future Careers: Graduates from this course move onwards to a range of careers in software development, project management, data management, data analysis, and consultancy. Large IT corporations employ several of our graduates, while others find jobs with smaller consultancies or in other sectors, including finance, retail, and healthcare.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.