Software Engineering (MSc)

Overview

The Software Engineering MSc provides students with an in-depth understanding of the role of Software Engineering within IT dependent enterprises. Students develop capabilities in the analysis, evaluation and implementation of Software Engineering principles in IT system development as well as the ability to efficiently integrate complex systems architectures within and between organisations. The course addresses key aspects of modern Software Engineering through integrated modules covering Information Security, Software Quality Assurance and Advanced Software Engineering. The course also aims to produce graduates who are equipped to both work in the software industry and pursue research in Software Engineering.

Faculty of Computing

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

The standard entry requirement is an upper second or higher class Honours degree in computer science, information systems design or similar. Applicants with extensive and relevant work-related experience are also actively encouraged to apply.

Course contents

Students will take five core modules, one optional module and a dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Core modules:

• Software Quality Assurance
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Large Scale OO DB Software Development
• Information Security
• Research and Development Skills

Optional modules include:

• Mobile and Wireless Technologies
• Mobile Platform Fundamentals
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Web Mining and Web Search
• Relational and Object Database Development
• Internet Applications Design and Development
• Distributed Computing Paradigms
• Mobile Applications Development
• Object-oriented Software Design and Development
• Applied Data Mining Techniques
• Software Project Management

Read more about the modules

Assessment
Students are assessed by a mixture of examinations, practical projects, in-course written work, group design critiques and presentations.

Careers

On completion of the course graduates will be well equipped to work in some of the fastest growing sectors of the IT industry. Students will be eligible for high-end jobs such as technical architects and enterprise system consultants as well as placement within more general information systems development teams. The course also provides an excellent basis for further study and for those wishing to pursue a higher-level research degree, e.g. Ph.D., or embark on an industry-based research career.