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MSc Software Engineering (Conversion)

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MSc Software Engineering (Conversion) is a postgraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £20,760 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £20,760 per year

Intakes: September

Aimed at non-computing graduates, this course provides the core and most advanced practical knowledge and skills that a professional software engineer needs to be successful in today’s IT industry. Are you a graduate in a non-computing subject with some basic experience and interest in computing, who would like to enter the IT industry? Are you already working in the IT industry and would like to increase your technical skills and knowledge? If your answer to either question is yes, this course is for you. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Essential employability skills embedded in the course, which helps to ensure you’ll have excellent employment prospects in the IT industry - Great employability prospects, due to the national shortage of IT and computing skills in the workforce, in particular in the area of software development - A course that draws on the extensive experience of the University of Westminster in running courses in information systems, software engineering and software development - By the end of the course you'll be equipped with the core software engineering skills, so you'll be work-ready Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £20,760 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The course will provide you with the key employability skills you’ll need to successfully pursue a career in the IT industry, primarily as a software engineer, but also in any more general role you may aspire to within the industry. Opportunities for part-time work and work-related learning activities are widely available to students. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Object Oriented Programming (Core)
• Data Structures and Algorithms (Core)
• Software Development Environments (Core)
• Data System Concepts and Fundamentals (Core)
• Advanced Software Design (Core)
• Software Development Project (Core)
• Web Application Development (Option)
• Mobile Application Development (Option)
• Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures (Option)
• Big Data Theory and Practice (Option)

Careers

• Mobile application programmer
• Programmer
• Software designer
• Software engineer
• Systems administrator
• Web application programmer
• Web developer