Kingston University

MSc Software Engineering with Management Studies

Kingston University

Course overview

The MSc Software Engineering with Management Studies at Kingston University is designed to help you develop strong technical software development skills while gaining key business and project management knowledge. It is a 1-year full-time postgraduate programme ideal for those looking to lead software projects in commercial and tech-driven environments.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, this course covers topics such as advanced software engineering, project management, software architecture, and data management. you will develop the skills to successfully lead teams and manage innovation.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and team-based projects. Alongside guided sessions, you will also carry out self-directed learning and research.

Assessment is done through coursework, technical reports, presentations, and exams. This helps you apply your knowledge in practical, real-world, and managerial contexts.

Entry requirements

The MSc Software Engineering with Management Studies at Kingston University is designed to help you develop strong technical software development skills while gaining key business and project management knowledge. It is a 1-year full-time postgraduate programme ideal for those looking to lead software projects in commercial and tech-driven environments.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, this course covers topics such as advanced software engineering, project management, software architecture, and data management. you will develop the skills to successfully lead teams and manage innovation.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and team-based projects. Alongside guided sessions, you will also carry out self-directed learning and research.

Assessment is done through coursework, technical reports, presentations, and exams. This helps you apply your knowledge in practical, real-world, and managerial contexts.

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 with Management Studies from Kingston University:

  • Software Project Manager
  • Technical Product Manager
  • Software Development Team Lead
  • IT Consultant
  • Systems Analyst
  • Software Quality Assurance Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study MSc Software Engineering with Management Studies 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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