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Computer Science/Software Engineering

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Prepare for a leading role in the IT industry with our MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering. With in-depth knowledge and real-world experience during your year in industry, you’ll be ready to launch your career in our ever-evolving digital world.

Our course will develop your technical understanding of building large software systems, and also your management and teamwork skills. A flexible approach means you can choose to go deeper into topics that will get you the graduate role you want. Spend a year working in industry to test-drive career options.

Explore the principles of programming, algorithms and AI, and learn professional software engineering techniques. You’ll be able to adapt to the demands of a fast-paced industry.

Choose a project with a major software or research element and specialise in fields such as computer security, human-computer interaction, theoretical computer science, robotics or natural computation. Combining lectures and labs, you’ll develop analytical and practical problem-solving skills ready for exciting graduate roles.

Your placement year will show you how to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills and build your networks.

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
GG6L
Institution code:
B32

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Application codes

Course code:
GG6L
Institution code:
B32

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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This course and 11 other computer science courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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  3. ABB
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

68% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

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