MEng Software Engineering at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Learn to apply engineering principles to software products and develop digital applications and operating systems on this integrated master’s degree. There is a global surge in the demand for skilled software development professionals. This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to work at the forefront of this dynamic sector.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing | Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computing Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Fundamentals of Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering Principles & Practices. Year 2 core modules: Software Systems Development, Web-Application Technologies, Systems Programming, Machine Learning Techniques for AI, Team Project. Year 2 options include Operating Systems, Database Systems & Approaches. Year 3 core modules: Professional Software Engineering, Software Service Architectures, Project - semesters 1 and 2. Year 3 options include Cloud Computing, Advanced Web Engineering, Advanced Database Systems, Advanced Machine Learning for AI, Developing Mobile Applications, Intelligent Computer Visions. Year 4 core modules: Research Practice, Dissertation. Year 4 options include Smart Systems, Data Analytics & Visualisation, Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis, Data Warehouse Models & Approaches, Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Software & Systems.

Career pathways

By completing this course, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue various career paths in the field, including:

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required. (Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Software+Engineering&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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