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Cardiff University: Software Engineering with a Professional Placement Year (MSc)
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Computer Science and Informatics View department profile |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
Although students may have some prior programming knowledge, students will undertake hands-on development using current leading edge commercial tools and techniques and be exposed to direct industrial involvement in a dynamic commercial-like environment.
The programme covers a wide range of topics that are sought after by employers including programming for web applications using languages such as Python, HTML and Javascript, Databases, DevOps and emerging technologies. Throughout the degree there is a focus on teamworking and the techniques of Agile project management.
You will apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of the taught phase of the program. This provides valuable work experience to develop your IT Professional skills.
On successful completion of the placement phase you will move to the dissertation phase. You will work with a real client from industry on an exciting, team-based project that brings together all your knowledge and skills acquired during the degree.
After graduating from this programme you will be ideally placed for employment in a career within software engineering or for careers requiring a wide range of STEM-based skills.
Accreditations BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/software-engineering-with-professional-placement-year-msc-full-time-2-years |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
Although students may have some prior programming knowledge, students will undertake hands-on development using current leading edge commercial tools and techniques and be exposed to direct industrial involvement in a dynamic commercial-like environment.
The programme covers a wide range of topics that are sought after by employers including programming for web applications using languages such as Python, HTML and Javascript, Databases, DevOps and emerging technologies. Throughout the degree there is a focus on teamworking and the techniques of Agile project management.
You will apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of the taught phase of the program. This provides valuable work experience to develop your IT Professional skills.
On successful completion of the placement phase you will move to the dissertation phase. You will work with a real client from industry on an exciting, team-based project that brings together all your knowledge and skills acquired during the degree.
After graduating from this programme you will be ideally placed for employment in a career within software engineering or for careers requiring a wide range of STEM-based skills.
Accreditations "BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT"
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/software-engineering-with-professional-placement-year-msc-full-time-2-years |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
The MSc Software Engineering degree presents students from a diverse background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required to be effective as a commercial software engineer.
Although students may have some prior programming knowledge, students will undertake hands-on development using current leading edge commercial tools and techniques and be exposed to direct industrial involvement in a dynamic commercial-like environment.
The programme covers a wide range of topics that are sought after by employers including programming for web applications using languages such as Python, HTML and Javascript, Databases, DevOps and emerging technologies. Throughout the degree there is a focus on teamworking and the techniques of Agile project management.
You will apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of the taught phase of the program. This provides valuable work experience to develop your IT Professional skills.
On successful completion of the placement phase you will move to the dissertation phase. You will work with a real client from industry on an exciting, team-based project that brings together all your knowledge and skills acquired during the degree.
After graduating from this programme you will be ideally placed for employment in a career within software engineering or for careers requiring a wide range of STEM-based skills.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/software-engineering-with-professional-placement-year-msc-full-time-2-years |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Studying for a postgraduate degree in computer science at Cardiff University means your education will be shaped by our community of academics whose work has a direct impact in the world across a range of fields, including artificial intelligence, cyber security, human centred computing, and visual computing.
From healthcare and security to accessibility and climate change, in Cardiff we are driven by a shared dedication to embrace creativity and explore solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face in the 21st century and beyond.
We have trained computer scientists for more than half a century, since our …
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