Kingston University

MSc Software Engineering

Kingston University

Course overview

The MSc Software Engineering at Kingston University is designed to help you understand how advanced software engineering theory applies to real-world development challenges. It is a one-year full-time programme that equips you with the necessary skills to plan, design, build, and deliver high-quality software systems.

Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, this course covers core topics such as software architecture and design, requirements engineering, component-based development, testing and quality assurance, and cloud computing. When you graduate with this degree, you'll know how to apply industry-standard tools and methodologies to engineer systems that meet business and technical needs.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, labs, workshops, and group projects. Aside from guided sessions, you will study independently.

Assessment is done through a combination of coursework, practicals, and exams. This method will help you apply what you learned in both practical and theoretical ways.

Entry requirements

Here are the standard entry requirements to study MSc Software Engineering at Kingston University:

Grade Requirements

  • To apply, you need a minimum of a 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline such as information technology/computing science/software engineering.
  • With relevant work experience, such as two years as a programmer, you may be considered for admission.

English Proficiency

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Here are some of the career options you have with an MSc Software Engineering from Kingston University:

  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Architect
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Software Project Manager
  • Application Developer
  • Embedded Systems Developer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study MSc Software Engineering at Kingston University is £17,600. Accommodation, personal study materials, and the placement year are not included in this fee.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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