University of Abertay Dundee
MSc Computer Science with Software Engineering
A fully online, part-time master's designed to move graduates from non-computer-science backgrounds into software engineering. Suits learners who need flexible study (six intakes per year) and want practical skills in designing, building, testing and maintaining software systems alongside core computer science knowledge.
What you'll study
The curriculum combines core computer science topics with a software engineering specialism. Across the programme you will study areas including networking, databases, programming, human factors and emergent technologies, while developing skills in the design, development, testing and maintenance of software systems. The degree concludes with a research-oriented project that allows you to apply and deepen your software engineering knowledge.
Entry requirements
The published course page lists entry requirements and start dates; prospective applicants should consult the university's official programme entry information for exact academic and English language criteria.
Career prospects
The programme is positioned to boost employability in software engineering roles by combining core computer science foundations with applied software development skills. The university highlights a high graduate outcome rate, noting that 95% of graduates are in full-time work or study within six months of graduating.
Scholarships & funding angle
Specific scholarships are not detailed on the excerpted page. Prospective students should review Abertay's funding and scholarships pages and consider employer sponsorship or modular pay-as-you-study options noted on the course page to manage costs.
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