Software Engineering (with Industrial Experience) Msci (Hons)
Lancaster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Software Engineering (with Industrial Experience) Msci (Hons) and other courses in Computing at Lancaster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Computing courses of Lancaster University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computing 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 | £30500 | £33000 | £39500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £35000 | £26000 - £42500 | £26500 - £52500 |
All Computing courses of Lancaster University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27961 | £25489 | £30091 |
25-75 percentile range | £23885 - £33047 | £18348 - £32603 | £21339 - £39812 |
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Course Description
Software Engineers are programming architects, applying a range of skills to develop complex and critical systems. This programme provides you with a unique blend of academic content and exciting industrial experience, working with leading organisations in contemporary technology-based environments.
Our programme provides you with a comprehensive grounding in computer science, while equipping you with the specialist skills required for a profession in software engineering and design. You will gain the technical knowledge and experience to manage and develop high-quality, well-designed software systems, along with an understanding of business and system requirements. You will also have the opportunity to gain high-level professional experience, working with one of our exciting partners in industry.
Based around our dedicated Software Engineering Design Studio, your first year will provide you with the fundamentals of computer science, software development, and digital and information systems, allowing you to gain the essential knowledge needed for analysis and design. You will also begin to develop complex computer programming skills, learning to write, analyse, debug, test, and document computer programmes.
Your second and third years offer advanced modules, including Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, and Languages and Compilation. In addition to developing your foundational understanding, programming, and software design skills, you will explore social, ethical and professional issues related to the discipline and complete a group project. These will allow you to develop a working knowledge and the skills to overcome the challenges of designing, developing and evaluating real-world software systems.
You will also undertake a variety of software design-based modules, ensuring you gain a broad and robust level of skills and experience. These projects will develop your data analysis, graphical, report writing and presentation skills.
Your third year will also give you the opportunity to undertake an individual project. In this project you will work closely with one of our academics, allowing you to exercise and further develop the skills acquired throughout your degree.
In your fourth year, you will be presented with a range of integrated industry placement activities, as well as a dedicated ten-week industry project. This will allow you to apply the skills you have learnt while gaining valuable real-world experience.
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.
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of Lancaster University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of Lancaster University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering (with Industrial Experience) Msci (Hons) at Lancaster University
70% | Administrative occupations |
6% | Finance Professionals |
3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Natural and social science professionals |
3% | Teaching Professionals |
1% | Legal professionals |
1% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
1% | Health associate professionals |
1% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Software Engineering, Development & Programming
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of Lancaster University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Lancaster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Lancaster University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #13
- #151
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #12
- #250
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of Lancaster University
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.
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Student composition of Lancaster University
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Total number of students enrolled at Lancaster University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12595
- postgraduates:
- 4065
- Total:
- 16660
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Software Engineering”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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 | |
Computer Science (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 25% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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 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 | |
Computing (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 70% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £40940 | 222 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Software Engineering MSci MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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