• One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate masters programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in software engineering.
• Advanced topics studied include state-of-the-art software engineering practices and the use of metrics to make effective technical decisions, plus a wide range of specialist options in computer science. Also available are optional modules on the application of IT to business taught by the University's Business School
• Practical software development and evolution work, taking advantage of our excellent laboratory facilities, typically involves examination of open source software using Java or other industry-standard 3GL tools.
• Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
• Over half the research outputs in Computer Science at UH have been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.

Entry requirements

A recent, good bachelors degree (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent in Computer Science or closely-related subject. Plus IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English.

Applicants who do not wholly meet these requirements, but who are considered to have the professional experience, motivation or potential to succeed at the programme, may also be accepted.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Full-time 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start)

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation