MSc Software Engineering

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.

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston. The university offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and research-level programs in subjects like education, computing, engineering, business and social sciences, and more. These courses are also accepted by organisations like the AACSB, EPAS, and the Association of MBAs.

About 20,800 students are enrolled at Kingston University, 4,500 of whom are from abroad. Modern facilities further reflect the university's dedication to offering top-notch instruction.

Some examples of these facilities are state-of-the-art libraries, sports facilities, laboratories, specialised studios, and research facilities. This facilitates learning and research, making Kingston University a great option for postsecondary education.

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.

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.

Kingston University offers financial aid through grants, scholarships, student loans, and charitable donations. The Sanctuary Scholarship, for example, is available to asylum seekers in the UK.

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

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.