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Software Engineering – (M.Sc.)
University of Westminster
School of Informatics
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,100 - ≈ € 14,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Westminster
Software engineering is the area of computing that is concerned with applying engineering-style methods to the production of computer software. It is a dynamic and expanding field that continues to play a central role in the UK’s future economic growth. The continuing shortage of qualified software engineers means that graduates have been very successful in gaining software-related jobs by integrating their existing and newly acquired skills.
The course is aimed at software developers and programmers. The course’s main theme is software development using the object-oriented paradigm. If you do not have a formal computing background, this course will give you greater skills and understanding of the development of software applications, from initial requirements through to implementation, with an emphasis on programming. Alternatively, if you do have a significant background in software engineering, the course will enable you to build on your existing knowledge.
You will benefit from a broad and varied array of state-of-the-art technologies, including:
* Sunray servers connected to a 1GB fibre optic network with links to both the Super-Janet 4 network and the London Metropolitan Network, connecting the Greater London education and research community
* a Uni-Backbone network that supports IP Multicasts to deliver a constant stream of interactive, multimedia-rich content
* over 20 laboratories providing access to Unix, Novell and NT servers, all supported by high-bandwidth networks
* specialist technicians to ensure you can get the most out of these technologies.
Contents
The core modules focus on the stages of the object-oriented software life cycle, from requirements analysis and capture to software design, software implementation of a design, software testing techniques, software system integration, and ending with software maintenance. The option modules offer you the opportunity to apply and extend these core skills in a variety of software application areas, including mobile devices, databases, enterprise development and system administration. You will complete a software development project that requires the application of the knowledge and skills taught on the course, as well as providing an opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge. You will also gain extensive experience of many of the software tools and environments used in the software development industry.
A variety of teaching methods are used, ranging from formal lectures, problem-solving tutorials and programming laboratory sessions, to student presentations, studentled seminars and group work activities. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills required to be a professional practitioner in object-oriented software development and software engineering, and hence, to become a successful member of the IT industry.
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Requirements
Entry requirements
Normally you will require a good UK Honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in a subject not containing a significant amount of software engineering. You should also be able to demonstrate some prior interest in, or aptitude for, programming and working with computers.
You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level. If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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