MEng Software Engineering

Learn to apply engineering principles to software products and develop digital applications and operating systems on this integrated master’s degree.

Boost your career prospects
There is a global surge in the demand for skilled software development professionals. This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to work at the forefront of this dynamic sector.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Graduate with a master’s level qualification in the realm of software development and engineering

• Learn to create high-quality commercial software products, including desktop applications, multi-tier web applications, and mobile apps, using engineering techniques

• Gain exposure to various programming languages and environments spanning the full spectrum of development models

• Be able to explore database design and implementation, machine learning, and computer security issues in the context of software engineering

• Study key STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subject area themes, as outlined by the Government

Mastering your subject
During your final year, you’ll focus on advanced topics and conduct in-depth research into an area of software engineering that aligns with your career aspirations.

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Software engineering focused delivery
This course includes modules designed to help you develop the expertise required to become a graduate software engineer, so you’ll be primed to join the workforce when you complete your studies.

Hands-on learning backed by research
Gaining practical experience is essential for your journey as a graduate software engineer. Our strong connections with industry provide you with the opportunity to undertake a placement year, paving the way for exciting software engineering jobs. Alumni from our software engineering and computer science degrees have successfully completed placements at NHS Digital, Sky, and Rolls Royce.

Engaging in the development of real-world software products, collaborative team projects, and impactful presentations will enable you to link theory to industry practice. Furthermore, your master’s level research will equip you with the theoretical knowledge to carry out advanced projects or pursue further studies in the future.

Specialist facilities
You’ll have access to a range of resources. These will include a wide variety of software engineering tools, languages, and environments. You’ll also be able to use our sandbox lab with full administrator rights, giving you the freedom to work on a range of technologies. This will enable you to develop advanced skills using a variety of tools and the possibility of learning systems development with Raspberry Pi and Internet of Things (IoT).

Why study the MEng Software Engineering course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Gain a master's level degree at the end of your course

• Strong career prospects – the expertise and skills you’ll develop are in high-demand across industries

• Specialist facilities - use our sandbox lab to work on a range of technologies

• Optional placement year in industry - gain real-life experience of software engineering

• Gain practical expertise and knowledge – you’ll develop real-life usable software products, team projects, and presentations to help you link theory to industry practice

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Computing Systems
• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• Fundamentals of Databases
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Engineering Principles & Practices

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Software Systems Development
• Web-Application Technologies
• Systems Programming
• Machine Learning Techniques for AI
• Team Project
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Professional Software Engineering
• Software Service Architectures
• Project - semesters 1 and 2
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 4 Core Modules:

• Research Practice
• Dissertation
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 4 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.