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PostgraduateMSc

Software Engineering

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£35,000Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. On this one-year MSc programme you'll cover traditional and contemporary approaches to software development, from formal methods to object-oriented programming. You'll cover state-of-the-art techniques, technologies, and supporting tools, and be exposed to their applications in meeting emerging business and social needs, and solving challenging problems. You will study with experts in subjects such as critical systems, cryptography, cyber security, data economy, e-business, intelligent agents, machine learning and mobile & web technologies. International tuition fees are £35,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £47,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Traditional and contemporary approaches to software development
from formal methods to object-oriented programming
Critical systems
Cryptography
Cyber security
Data economy
E-business
Intelligent agents
Machine learning and mobile & web technologies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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

80%Working
4%Studying
8%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Software Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#87QS World
#15UK Ranking
25,785+Students
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