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MSc Software Engineering

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MSc

Start Date

21/09/2026

Duration

24 months

Mode

Part-time

Location

私人午夜福利 Manchester

Develop advanced expertise in software engineering, modern software development practices, and DevOps. The 私人午夜福利 Manchester's MSc Software Engineering programme prepares you for high-demand roles in software development, software architecture, and engineering leadership.

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What does this mean?

Course Overview

This MSc Software Engineering programme is designed for graduates who want to deepen their understanding of modern software development practices and advanced software engineering techniques. You will gain practical experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying software solutions using contemporary tools, frameworks and methodologies.

The programme focuses on the challenges faced by today's software engineers, including software architecture, design patterns, DevOps, automation and collaborative development. Through practical projects and realistic development scenarios, you will learn how to deliver robust, maintainable and scalable software systems.

Developed with input from industry, the programme combines technical knowledge with professional skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving, preparing you for software engineering roles across a wide range of sectors.

What you will learn


  • Modern software engineering methodologies and practices

  • Software architecture and design patterns

  • DevOps, automation, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Advanced software development and deployment techniques

  • Research, problem-solving, and professional practice

We also offer this course on a full-time basis. For details of the 12-month full-time course, please visit our 12-month full-time MSc Software Engineering course search web page. Alternatively, to find out more and apply for the 18-month full-time course, please visit our 18-month full-time MSc Software Engineering course search web page.
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Highlights

  • Hands-on experience with contemporary software engineering and DevOps practices
  • Industry-relevant modules covering software architecture, design patterns, and automation
  • Real-world development scenarios and project-based learning
  • Opportunities to engage with industry professionals and emerging technologies
  • Strong focus on employability and practical software engineering skills
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Key Features

  • Access to industry-recognised platforms and development tools through AWS, GitHub Education, and other modern software engineering ecosystems
  • Practical experience with software architecture, DevOps, automation, and deployment technologies
  • Opportunities to develop and deploy software solutions using contemporary engineering practices
  • Industry-informed curriculum reflecting current software development trends
  • Supportive learning environment with strong emphasis on career development
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Entry Requirements
  • Normally, you should have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have appropriate work experience.
  • The standard entry requirement for the course is a BSc (Hons) in a Computing-related area, usually with a first or upper second class classification. For applicants without a first or upper second, a lower second degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis (particularly for candidates with good relevant industrial experience).
  • We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications and relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work that we deem a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course.
  • Applicants from related disciplines with relevant technical or professional experience are encouraged to apply.
  • We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University鈥檚 Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
  • You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
  • If English isn鈥檛 your first language, you鈥檒l also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications 鈥 please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
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Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well prepared for roles such as:

  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Developer
  • Software Architect
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Technical Lead
The demand for skilled software engineering professionals continues to grow across all sectors, creating strong career opportunities for graduates with these capabilities.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for further specialist study or progression to doctoral research.

What can I do with this qualification?

As a graduate of this Software Engineering master's degree, you may choose to work in software engineering research or on large-scale software development projects. Directly related jobs include software engineering, software architecture, games development, systems development, web design, web development, search engine optimisation, information systems management, and business analysis.

This course also paves the way for PhD research studies in software engineering and computing-related subjects.

Alternative career options

Graduates may also progress into related roles. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Examples of possible careers include:

  • Software Project Management
  • Solutions Architecture
  • Technical Consultancy
  • Product Development and Innovation
  • Teaching and Academic Research (with further study)
Fees & Funding

Home/EU Fees

No fee information is currently available, please contact the 私人午夜福利 Manchester鈥檚 Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.

私人午夜福利 Fees

No fee information is currently available, please contact the 私人午夜福利 Manchester鈥檚 Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.

Bursaries

Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the web page on www.gov.uk for information.

Home Undergraduate Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The tuition fee set is based on the regulations and guidance in force at the time of offer but remains subject to adjustment in accordance with any government-approved inflationary increase. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for all years of study, including the first year, by no more than the maximum increase permitted under legislation and regulatory guidance issued by the UK Government and the Office for Students.

Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

This approach ensures that tuition fees remain compliant with applicable legislation, proportionate to inflationary changes, and consistent with government policy linking permitted fee uplifts to the maintenance of high-quality education and outcomes. For more information, please refer to the government guidance at: .

Postgraduate and 私人午夜福利 Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for subsequent years of study in accordance with its Course Fees Policy. Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

How to apply

Home Applicants

You may apply directly to the University using the University's online application form. Please select your chosen start date from the list below:

You should have to hand:

  • Details of the educational establishments you attended and dates

  • Your certificates for the qualifications you are using to gain entry to the course 鈥 you will need to enter the completion date and upload copies

  • Details of any employment history including name, address, dates and role

  • Personal statement 鈥 this can be either input into the relevant field or uploaded separately

  • Details including e-mail addresses of two referees, at least one of which should be someone who can provide an academic reference

Please make sure any documents you wish to upload in support of your application are in pdf or jpeg format. Personal statements may be word documents.

Please ensure your data is correct at each stage of the application before you proceed to the next page. If you use the back button at any time during the application, you should check the validity of the data you have already input.

If you experience difficulties during the application process, contact the Admissions Team on 01204 903394 or admissions-team@greatermanchester.ac.uk

  • Apply online: 私人午夜福利 Manchester

私人午夜福利 Applicants

私人午夜福利 applications are not possible for this course

As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.

We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are available please visit our .

Teaching & Assessment

We use a blend of learning and teaching methods to give you the best possible chance of success, including online (where appropriate). We'll expect you to participate in lectures, seminars, tutorials and critiques. You'll also experience laboratory and workshop sessions and undertake self-directed learning, e-learning and online sessions.

You'll have the chance to acquire and enhance your practical skills through technical introductions and support, workshop sessions, demonstrations and activity-based assignments.

We'll provide regular written feedback on your work, with assessments usually completed by the end of each module. Assessment is varied and can include methods such as assignments, projects, exams and presentations. Most of your overall grade will be based on coursework.

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.

  • Research Methods
  • Project
  • Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Software Engineering Practices
  • DevOps
  • Advanced Software Development
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • InfoSec

Assessment methods

Level Assessment method
Level 1 Coursework 100%

Learning Activities

Level Activity
Level 1 Guided independent study 83%
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 17%

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative 鈥榦ptional modules鈥 that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

Programme Contacts

Disclaimer: The 鈥淕reater Manchester Way鈥 represents our preferred teaching and learning approach; however, not all courses follow a block-teaching model. While course structures and delivery patterns may vary to meet Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements, all courses benefit from the GM Way approach to curriculum design and assessment. Applicants and students should refer to individual course specifications for the most accurate and up-to-date information.