University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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. Our Software Engineering MEng course aims to put you at the forefront of the software engineering discipline, by developing your skills and knowledge across all phases of the software process. Why study Software Engineering MEng at Huddersfield? This course has been designed to provide you with a deeper, specialist knowledge of software engineering than the BSc(Hons) version of the course. You'll study for an extra year, with the aim of gaining an MEng qualification, with your extra year of study giving you opportunities for project work and developing pieces of working software. Designed to prepare you for a lasting and rewarding career in software development, the course is both challenging and fun. The opportunities open to you as a software engineer are forever changing, as industries develop and introduce new innovations. We want to give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in this exciting and fast-paced environment and, throughout the course, you'll be able to explore the latest techniques that software developers use. You’ll find that Huddersfield is a great place from which to study, too, offering lots of things to do between lectures. Top 3 Reasons to Study Software Engineering MEng at Huddersfield 1. Accreditation – This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry, providing an indicator of quality to you and potential employers. 2. Boosted Prospects – 90% of graduates from this course were in work or further study 15 months after graduation* 3. Experience - Previous students have spent their placement year at companies including HMRC, Laterooms Ltd, and Intel. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19, UK Domiciled.
Modules
Course modules are varied and include, amongst others: • Computing Science and Mathematics • Computer Network Fundamentals • Project 1. You can also choose from a list of option modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests within the subject area. Those who decide to complete a year in industry on a placement will find that doing so greatly enhances both their confidence and their skillset.
Assessment method
You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, with an average of 27%* of the study time on this course being spent with your tutors (either face to face or online). Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course. *based on the course structure for 2023 entry as at November 2021
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 136 - 128 points
A level - AAB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - D
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000* | Year 1 |
| International | £16000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2023/24. Information is subject to change resulting from the government review of higher education funding in England, and other potential policy changes. This webpage will be updated with 2024/25 tuition fees as information becomes available.
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance page (https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/).
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/).
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH