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PostgraduateMSc

Software Engineering with a Professional Placement Year (MSc)

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff University, the MSc Software Engineering with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer. The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer. Although students ma... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Software Development
Database Design and Management
Web Application Development
DevOps and Cloud Technologies
Software Engineering Practices and Agile Methodologies
Professional Placement Year
Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area, such as engineering, mathematics, science, or technology or an equivalent international degree

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Software Engineering with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
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