MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
MSci in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a Year in Industry placement and a final-year individual project. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has recognised the programme's software engineering teaching.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-AAB (Required subjects: Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 (B) GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C) For students taking the BTEC Extended Diploma please click here to see the specific modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course.) IB: 6,6,6 at Higher level or 36 points overall. Including either Physics, Computer Science or 6 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches/7 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation/7 SL Maths Analysis & Approaches
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 61%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Teaching Professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 46%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Master Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of Second Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming laboratory
- Internet Services
- Machine Fundamentals
- Mathematical Structures
- Software Design
- Academic Integrity
- Object Oriented Programming I
- Object Oriented Programming II
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Computer and Network Security
- Databases
- Introduction to Information Security
- Operating Systems
- Small Enterprise Team Project
- Software Engineering
- Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematical Methods for Computer Science
- Human-computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- User-Centred Design
- Computational Finance
- Intelligent Agents and Multi-agent Systems
- Machine Learning
- Semantic Web
- Data Visualisation and Exploratory Analysis
- Advanced Data Communications
- Concurrent and Parallel Programming
- Interconnected Devices
- Applications of Cryptography
- Critical Infrastructure Security
- Digital Forensics
- Smart Cards, RFIDs and Embedded Systems Security
- IT Project Management
- Software Language Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Compilers and Code Generation
- Computational Optimisation
- Digital Audio and Applications
- Functional Programming and Applications
- Year in Industry
- MSci Team Project
- Methods of Computational Finance
- Data Analysis
- Deep Learning
- Online Machine Learning
- Advanced Distributed Systems
- Large Scale Data Storage and Processing
- Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks
- Secure Business Architectures
- Security Management
- Security Testing Theory and Practice
- Running a small business
- Standards, IP and Technology seminar series
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence Principles and Techniques
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £41,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £68,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of 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 MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Master Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of Second Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
Does MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.