Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Integrated Masters Master in Science (with Honours) - MSci (Hon)
Course Overview - Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Integrated Masters Master in Science (with Honours) - MSci (Hon)
As technology becomes essential to daily life, the demand for skilled professionals grows. This integrated master’s course prepares you for the fast-moving software industry, with opportunities to develop expertise in areas like computational modelling.
Why study MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at BU?
• Master advanced software engineering skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Software Engineering knowledge and use your creativity to design software systems that address real-world challenges in a focused 120-cred...
As technology becomes essential to daily life, the demand for skilled professionals grows. This integrated master’s course prepares you for the fast-moving software industry, with opportunities to develop expertise in areas like computational modelling.
Why study MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) at BU?
• Master advanced software engineering skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Software Engineering knowledge and use your creativity to design software systems that address real-world challenges in a focused 120-credit program.
• Gain hands-on technical expertise: Build technical systems using various programming languages, frameworks, and tools, enhancing your adaptability in the fast-moving software industry.
• Tailor your degree: Choose specialist units such as computational modeling and quantum computing to align with your career goals and gain practical experience.
• Enhance your employability: Gain valuable work experience and industry insights through a team-based Master's project without a traditional dissertation, collaborating with BU staff and global experts from academia and industry.
• Access diverse career opportunities: Pursue roles such as software engineer, IT solutions analyst, or app developer, where our graduates are highly sought after.
• Achieve excellent graduate outcomes: Our graduates secure further study or professional employment, demonstrating the value of an integrated, applied Master's degree with a streamlined 120-credit structure.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A74-J09
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades BBC–ABB) from a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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