MSc Software Engineering with Work Placement
Clifton Campus
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The Master of Science (MSc) in Software Engineering with Work Placement program at Nottingham Trent University offers students a comprehensive and advanced curriculum designed to develop their expertise in software development, software engineering principles, and practical experience through a work placement. This program caters to individuals passionate about advancing their knowledge in software engineering, building robust software solutions, and contributing to the technology-driven world.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: The MSc Software Engineering program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering various areas of software development, including software architecture, coding methodologies, software testing, and agile development.
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Software Development: Students gain hands-on experience in software development, learning programming languages, software design patterns, and best practices.
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Agile Methodologies: The curriculum emphasizes agile development methodologies, preparing students to work in fast-paced software development environments.
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Practical Experience: A key feature of this program is the work placement, where students undertake an industry placement in a software development company or IT department, applying their knowledge to real-world projects.
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Industry Integration: The program maintains strong connections with software companies, startups, and industry partners, offering students networking opportunities, practical experience, and insights from professionals.
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Software Testing: Students engage with software testing and quality assurance concepts, ensuring the reliability and functionality of software applications.
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Research Opportunities: The program provides research opportunities, allowing students to explore advanced topics in software engineering and contribute to academic knowledge.
Location
Clifton Campus
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 19100
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications: International students applying for postgraduate programs at NTU are required to hold a relevant undergraduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Percentage Requirement: NTU typically expects international students to have achieved a minimum of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications. However, specific entry requirements may vary depending on the program and the country's educational system from which the student has graduated.
- English Language Proficiency: Similar to undergraduate programs, international students applying for postgraduate programs at NTU are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. The accepted English language tests and minimum scores are the same as for undergraduate programs:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 81 on the internet-based test (iBT).
- PTE: A minimum score of 62.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
These scholarships provide opportunities for talented students to pursue their studies at Nottingham Trent University:
- International Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: NTU offers the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for international students. This scholarship is highly competitive and awarded based on academic excellence, with a focus on the applicant's achievements and potential contributions to NTU and their chosen field of study.
- International Postgraduate Scholarship: NTU offers postgraduate scholarships for international students pursuing a master's degree or research program. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and can help cover a portion of the tuition fees.
- Country-Specific Scholarships:NTU offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships aim to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and may have specific eligibility criteria, such as academic achievement or residency in a particular country. International students are advised to check the NTU website or contact the admissions office for information on country-specific scholarships.
- External Scholarships:NTU encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities. There are various organizations, foundations, and governments that offer scholarships to support international students studying in the UK. NTU provides guidance and resources to help students identify and apply for these external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates of the MSc Software Engineering with Work Placement program from NTU have diverse and promising career prospects within the software industry, software development, software testing, project management, and various sectors that require expertise in software engineering.
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Software Developer: Graduates can work as software developers, designing, coding, and maintaining software applications and systems.
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Software Engineer: Graduates can pursue roles as software engineers, focusing on software architecture, design patterns, and system development.
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Agile Practitioner: Graduates can specialize in agile development, working in agile teams and contributing to agile project management.
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Quality Assurance Engineer: Graduates can focus on software testing and quality assurance, ensuring the functionality and reliability of software products.
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Project Manager: Graduates can transition into project management roles, overseeing software development projects and teams.
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PhD Pursuit: Some graduates choose to pursue doctoral studies, further specializing in software engineering research and academia.
