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    MSc Software Engineering

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    Southampton, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £50.00
    App fee

    MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person msc program based in Southampton, GB. Tuition is £35,000.

    About the program

    Covers traditional and contemporary approaches to software development, from formal methods to object-oriented programming, including state-of-the-art techniques, technologies, and tools. Focuses on applications in critical systems, cryptography, cyber security, e-business, intelligent agents, machine learning, and web technologies, with compulsory and optional modules culminating in a summer research project.

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,632.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton is £35,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton online or in-person?
    MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton take to complete?
    MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper 2:1 degree (with a mark of 65% or above)
    What work-permit options follow MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Software Engineering at University of Southampton: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)