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Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PG Dip, MSc, PG Cert On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 2 years January, September £17050 per year £18780 per year
Course fee notes

2023/24 full-time fees for UK students: £17,050 per year, part-time fees: £1,738 per 15 credits except for project (£2,800).

2023/24 full-time fees for EU/International students: £18,780, part time and distance learning: £2,000 per 15 credits except for project £2,800 (60 credits).

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

About Software Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, PG Dip - at De Montfort University

Delivered with support from sector-leading organisations such as Airbus and Deloitte UK, our strong partnerships ensure that this course is aligned with the latest industry needs.

Input from experts from the Software Technology Research Laboratory means that you will also benefit from their expertise and research in the sector.

Develop your technical skills through modules such as Requirements Analysis and Cloud-based System Design, Internet of Things, Software Quality Assurance and Testing and Critical Systems.

You will also study a Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice and Research Methods module in preparation  for your final project, during which you will explore a contemporary issue from a wide range of applications, including Electronic Patient Records, London Ambulance System, E-Voting System and Flight Control System.

Our graduates have gone on to work as software engineers, consultants and project managers for companies such as IBM, BT and Deloitte UK. You will also be well-positioned to continue studying towards a PhD.

Key features

  • Study in an innovative department with an international reputation for research, training and education in software engineering.
  • Access specialist research labs equipped with industry-standard software and with excellent technical support on hand. 
  • Meet like-minded people and get hands-on experience by joining our student societies, such as  DMU Hackers, an ethical hacking society that meets weekly to share skills and prepare for competitions.
  • Fit your studies around your other commitments with flexible study options, including full-time, part time and distance learning.
  • Boost your career prospects through an optional one-year paid placement* where you can  build industry contacts and  gain experience in your area of interest. Previous Software Engineering MSc students have undertaken placements with  ARM Ltd, as well as local and national consultancy and software firms.
  • Study for an MSc with excellent career prospects. Graduates have gone on to work in both public and private sector organisations, including IBM and BT.

*Country restrictions apply


Entry requirements for this course

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