Course Overview
Offered by University of Hertfordshire, the MSc Software Engineering with Placement Year provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Hatfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. One of a range of degrees from the taught Master's Programme at the Department of Computer Science This course examines current research and practice in software engineering. You will develop knowledge and skills in the models, methodologies, measures and tools that can be employed in software development considered as an engineering discipline. Why choose this course? This MSc with the one-year industry placement will give you additional industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies in a working environment. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | good honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,530
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hertfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £38,500 | £46,500 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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