Kingston University

Software Engineering / with Management Studies MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Examine all stages of the software development lifecycle at an advanced level This course will equip you with an advanced knowledge of the latest methods and tools for software engineering. At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories, fully-equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors the learning resources centre, offering subject libraries, online database subscriptions and resource materials a postgraduate teaching suite the dedicated Graduate Centre on campus, providing seminar rooms and social spaces Our dedicated team of IT technicians support our labs and are always on-hand to provide assistance. Plus, Kingston is just a 30-minute train journey from central London, where you can access a wealth of additional libraries and archives.

These include the British Library and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Deciding to study my MSc at Kingston was probably one of the easiest decisions I have ever made. After three years' study at Kingston for my Software Engineering BSc degree, I was very much aware of Kingston's reputation for quality of teaching, course content and the good relationship between students and staff.

Eric Oppong

Key highlights

  • Covers all stages of the software development lifecycle at advanced level
  • Teaches the latest methods and tools for software engineering
  • Dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories with high-spec processors
  • IT technicians support the labs and provide on-hand assistance
  • Graduate Centre offers seminar rooms and social spaces on campus
  • 30 minutes by train from the British Library and IET library

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include information technology/computing science/software engineering subject; or above

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Software engineer
  • Software developer
  • Software architect
  • Systems analyst
  • Software project manager
  • Quality assurance engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £18,300 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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