Software Engineering MSc (PG)
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 185 graduates of Software Engineering MSc (PG) and other courses in History at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £24000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £27000 | £18500 - £28500 | £22500 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24405 | £22643 | £27403 |
25-75 percentile range | £20545 - £28120 | £17457 - £28376 | £20781 - £35411 |
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Course Description
The MSc Software Engineering is designed for graduates from diverse backgrounds who have some prior experience of programming to gain the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
On this one-year programme based at the National Software Academy in Newport, students will undertake practical development using current leading edge commercial tools and techniques and be exposed to direct industrial involvement in a dynamic commercial-like environment.
The course covers a wide range of topics that are sought after by employers including programming for web applications using languages such as Python, HTML and Javascript, Databases, DevOps and emerging technologies. Throughout the degree there is a focus on team working and the techniques of Agile project management. The programme concludes by working with a real client from industry on an exciting, team-based project that brings together all your knowledge and skills acquired during the degree.
This one year programme welcomes students with a background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects as well as other disciplines and students are expected to have some basic prior programming knowledge.
After graduating from this programme you will be ideally placed for employment in a career within software engineering or the wider technology industry.
Distinctive features:
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Directly engage with industry through case studies, team projects, networking events and guest presentations.
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Gain hands-on development experience using current leading-edge commercial tools and techniques.
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Develop professional skills that are highly valued by employers when recruiting graduate software engineers, such as team working and project management, through real-world projects.
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Learn in a vibrant start-up atmosphere at our premises in Newport which are purpose-built to support our collaborative style of teaching.
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You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering MSc (PG) at Cardiff University
20% | Administrative occupations |
18% | Sales occupations |
9% | Finance Professionals |
7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
4% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #2
- #251
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #1
- #283
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Software Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 63% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £17600 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 175 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering (with integrated year in industry) MEng (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 145 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MSci (with Year in Industry) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MSci (with Foundation Year) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 151 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MEng | Edinburgh Napier University | 73% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £16425 | 141 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023