Computer Science/Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Computer Science/Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
Prepare for a leading role in the IT industry with our MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering. With in-depth knowledge and real-world experience during your year in industry, you’ll be ready to launch your career in our ever-evolving digital world.
Our course will develop your technical understanding of building large software systems, and also your management and teamwork skills. A flexible approach means you can choose to go deeper into topics that will get you the graduate role you want. Spend a year working in industry to test-drive career options.
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Prepare for a leading role in the IT industry with our MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering. With in-depth knowledge and real-world experience during your year in industry, you’ll be ready to launch your career in our ever-evolving digital world.<br/><br/>Our course will develop your technical understanding of building large software systems, and also your management and teamwork skills. A flexible approach means you can choose to go deeper into topics that will get you the graduate role you want. Spend a year working in industry to test-drive career options.<br/><br/>Explore the principles of programming, algorithms and AI, and learn professional software engineering techniques. You’ll be able to adapt to the demands of a fast-paced industry.<br/><br/>Choose a project with a major software or research element and specialise in fields such as computer security, human-computer interaction, theoretical computer science, robotics or natural computation. Combining lectures and labs, you’ll develop analytical and practical problem-solving skills ready for exciting graduate roles.<br/><br/>Your placement year will show you how to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills and build your networks.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG6L
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D* plus A-level Maths at Grade A*. BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma qualifications will only be considered if accompanied by A level Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A*,A,A
A level Mathematics grade A required. General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |













