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PostgraduateMSc

Software Engineering

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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16 monthsDuration
£10,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Software Engineering at De Montfort University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 16-month full-time structure. Our Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert has been developed in collaboration with sector-leading organisations such as Airbus and Deloitte UK, and is regularly reviewed, ensuring your learning is in line with industry needs. Academics from the Software Technology Research Laboratory, which forms part of the Cyber Technology Institute, an ‘Airbus Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security’, also regularly input onto the course, meaning you will also benefit from their expertise and research in the sector. On this course, you will develop the core technical knowledge and skills needed to desig... International tuition fees are £10,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Software Design and Architecture
Cloud-based System Design
Software Quality Assurance and Testing
Internet of Things Development
Critical Systems and Modern Programming Techniques
Software Project Management and Process Improvement
Cybersecurity in Software Engineering
Postgraduate Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,000

per year

Total Course Cost (16 months)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£9,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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