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Master of Science - Software Engineering (Professional Placement)

Cathays Park — Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 30,200
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

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Overview

The MSc Software Engineering degree offers students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to excel as commercial software engineers. The program's taught phase takes place at the National Software Academy in Newport. While students may possess some prior programming knowledge, they will engage in practical development using cutting-edge commercial tools and techniques, and will be exposed to direct involvement with industry in a dynamic commercial-like setting. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics that are highly sought after by employers, including programming for web applications using languages like Python, HTML, and JavaScript, as well as Databases, DevOps, and emerging technologies. Throughout the degree, there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and the implementation of Agile project management techniques. Upon completion of the taught phase, students will have the opportunity to apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement. This placement provides invaluable work experience to further develop their IT professional skills. Following the successful completion of the placement phase, students will transition to the dissertation phase. During this phase, they will collaborate with a real client from the industry on an exciting team-based project that integrates all the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the degree.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

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Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 30,200
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Cathays Park

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

49B Park Place

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About the Institution

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is established as one of Britain's leading research universities. Cardiff is a global, ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. They have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. Academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning. They work in partnership with our students to create a stimulating and supportive environment i...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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