MEng Computing (Software Engineering)
About this course
MEng in Computing (Software Engineering), a software engineering degree centred on the design and implementation of complex computing systems. Studies reach Master's level in the final year, incorporating an industrial placement after the third year and an independent final-year project.
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Entry requirements
A*A*A – A*AAA -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A* , A in two further subjects or AAA in three further subjects, with Further Mathematics preferred.; Computer Science; Physics; Further Mathematics; Ancient Language, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Electronics, English Literature, History, Languages, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology (A-levels), 41 points -- to include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level; 7 in another relevant subject at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) (A-levels), 42 points (International Baccalaureate)
What students say
Based on about 105 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 85%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 68%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computing (Software Engineering) at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £55,000 after 15 months, £65,000 after 3 years, £84,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £66,000 and £126,000. The £84,500 median after five years is £48,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Computing (Software Engineering) at Imperial College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computing (Software Engineering) at Imperial College London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computing (Software Engineering) at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is A*A*A at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 216 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Computing (Software Engineering) at Imperial College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.