University of Bedfordshire

Software Engineering and Applications with Project Management MSc

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This two-year Master’s is designed for graduates and experienced programmers who want to solve real-world problems; evaluate advanced software engineering environments; and build complex software applications based on emerging technologies. Alongside developing your project management skills, the course aims to provide you with a critical understanding of software engineering techniques. You explore a range of topics from databases, advanced programming, design patterns and data modelling to popular development platforms, cloud computing and the Big Data eco-system.

Our faculty’s active involvement in real-world research and consultancy feeds directly into the course delivery, ensuring you are kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. Learn to solve real-world problems with hands-on projects involving state-of-the-art technologies.

Key highlights

  • Develops project management skills alongside advanced software engineering techniques
  • Modules cover databases, advanced programming, design patterns and data modelling
  • Explores cloud computing, popular development platforms and the Big Data ecosystem
  • Teaching informed by staff research and consultancy in the field
  • Hands-on projects using state-of-the-art technologies to solve real-world problems

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related area

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Software engineer
  • Software developer
  • IT project manager
  • Cloud engineer
  • Database developer
  • Software architect

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,000 per year | International: £20,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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