MSc Software Engineering (Conversion) at University of Westminster

The MSc Software Engineering (Conversion) is aimed at graduates in non-computing subjects and professionals who want to enter or advance in the IT industry. It provides practical programming and software engineering skills together with the underlying theory.

Department: Computer Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take six core modules and two options for 180 credits. Core modules are Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Development Environments, Data System Concepts and Fundamentals, Advanced Software Design and a Software Development Project. Options include Web Application Development, Mobile Application Development, Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures and Big Data Theory and Practice.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates to pursue a career in the IT industry, primarily as software engineers but also in more general industry roles.

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