MSc Software Engineering at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A BCS-accredited MSc covering software engineering and web development, delivered in three teaching blocks and available full-time, part-time or by distance learning, with an AWS cloud computing component.

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 years part-time; optional 12-month work placement lengthens the course | Intake: January 2027; January 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Multi-tier Application Architecture, Research Methods and Enterprise Cloud Computing in the AWS Environment, with options including Software Engineering Principles, Web Principles, Web Application Programming, Mobile Application Development and Pervasive Computing, followed by a supervised dissertation.

Career pathways

Software engineer, web application developer, mobile application developer, e-commerce specialist and enterprise systems engineer roles, or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 or above in a related computing discipline from a UK university or international equivalent. Applicants with significant appropriate experience may be considered. If the first language is not English, a minimum IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,925 for the whole programme (2026/27 (25 January ). Full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27 (25 January ). Full-time. Source

Intake: January 2027; January 2028

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 years part-time; optional 12-month work placement lengthens the cours

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