MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Computer Science/Software Engineering, a computer science and software engineering degree centred on advanced computing theory and technical practice. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme culminates in an independent masters project. The first year covers core foundations through Object Oriented Programming, Databases and Web Programming, Artificial Intelligence 1, and Data Structure & Algorithms. The second year progresses to Artificial Intelligence 2, Theories of Computation, Functional Programming, and Operating Systems and Systems Programming. In the third and fourth years, students select from a broad range of advanced modules such as Advanced Cryptography, High Performance Computing, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks and Deep Learning, alongside project work.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA to include A-level Mathematics grade A.. IB: 7,6,6 at Higher Level to include 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English.. BTEC: only accepted in combination with other qualifications, see below.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 73%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Engineering professionals: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Teaching Professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 32%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Object Oriented Programming
- Databases and Web Programming
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Data Structure & Algorithms
- Discover: Computer Systems & Professional Practice
- Mathematical and Logical Foundations of Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- Theories of Computation
- Functional Programming
- Operating Systems and Systems Programming
- Security and Networks
- Software Engineering for Global Challenges
- Advanced Cryptography
- Advanced Functional Programming
- Advanced Networking
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Computer Vision and Imaging
- Computer-Aided Verification
- Dependable and Distributed Systems
- Evolutionary Computation
- Game Theory
- High Performance Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Intelligent Interactive Systems
- Intelligent Robotics
- Intelligent Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing
- Natural Language Processing
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Programming Language Principles, Design, and Implementation
- Security of Real-World Systems
- Teaching Computer Science in Schools
- Computer-Aided Verification (Extended)
- Project - Masters 60
- Advanced Cryptography (Extended)
- Advanced Functional Programming (Extended)
- Advanced Networking (Extended)
- Algorithms and Complexity (Extended)
- Computer Vision and Imaging (Extended)
- Computer-Aided Verification (Extended)
- Dependable and Distributed Systems (Extended)
- Evolutionary Computation (Extended)
- Game Theory (Extended)
- High Performance Computing (Extended)
- Human-Computer Interaction (Extended)
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Intelligent Interactive Systems (Extended)
- Intelligent Robotics (Extended)
- Intelligent Software Engineering (Extended)
- Machine Learning
- Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing (Extended)
- Natural Language Processing (Extended)
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Extended)
- Programming Language Principles, Design, and Implementation (Extended)
- Secure Software and Hardware Systems
- Security of Real-World Systems (Extended)
- Teaching Computer Science in Schools (Extended)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £74,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £24,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.