University of Huddersfield
Software Engineering MEng
University of Huddersfield

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Software Engineering MEng and other courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Software Engineering, Development & Programming

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Software Engineering, Development & Programming 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
Median salary £27000 £23000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £30000 £17000 - £28500 £20000 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Software Engineering, Development & Programming

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27961 £25489 £30091
25-75 percentile range £23885 - £33047 £18348 - £32603 £21339 - £39812

Course Description

Today's digital world is entirely dependent on computer software. Everyday activities, such as communicating through social media or booking tickets, depend on well-designed and well-developed software that powers information systems. Entire industry sectors, from manufacturing and construction to healthcare and finance, have been transformed through software engineering. This course aims to put you at the forefront of the discipline by developing your skills and knowledge across all phases of the software process.

Why Study Software Engineering MEng at University of Huddersfield?

This is an integrated Master’s version of the Software Engineering BSc(Hons) course. This MEng course has been designed to build on our BSc(Hons) degree and provide you with a deeper specialist knowledge of software engineering, preparing you for potentially exciting careers including software engineer, server and storage analyst, and senior developer.

This MEng course offers many opportunities for project work and developing pieces of working software. You’ll be able to participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, boosting your employability at the same time.

You’ll also explore contemporary methods and techniques in software development on this course.

Professional Bodies

This course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT and by completing it, you’ll have fulfilled the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and for achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering MEng at University of Huddersfield

40% Natural and social science professionals
25% Elementary occupations
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. The course emphasis is on the development of sound practical skills, alongside an understanding of theory. Assessment is varied and includes primarily coursework, quizzes, in-class tests, presentations, and demonstrations. There are opportunities for group working, in addition to individual assessments. Your module specification documents will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to the modules in your course.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Software Engineering, Development & Programming

Qualification requirements

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade C and B respectively if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Software Engineering, MEng, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Software Engineering MEng

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17600 year 1
International £17600 year 1

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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #44 
    • #501 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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