MEng Software Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Software Engineering, a software engineering degree centred on the analysis, design, and construction of complex computer systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year master's programme is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology to meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer registration. The first year establishes fundamental mathematical and technical skills through Algorithmics, COMP Part I Laboratory Programme, Computer Systems I, and Data Management. The second year progresses into specialized concepts with Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems II, Formal Specification and Verification, and Software Design and Development Project. Year three involves individual project phases alongside optional modules covering topics such as Advanced Computer Architecture, Cloud Application Development, and Computer Vision. The final year incorporates intensive group project work, industrial studies placement opportunities, and advanced optional modules like Hardware Accelerators and Intelligent Mobile Robotics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Software Engineering (G600) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
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: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Engineering professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 87%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 86%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 72%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 33%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithmics
- COMP Part I Laboratory Programme
- Computer Systems I
- Data Management
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics II
- Networks and Security
- Programming I
- Programming II
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Systems II
- Formal Specification and Verification
- Programming III
- Programming Language Concepts
- Software Design and Development Project
- Theory of Computing
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Advanced Databases
- Biosensors and Diagnostics
- Causal Reasoning and Machine Learning
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Game Design and Development
- History of Computing
- Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience
- Interaction Science
- Introduction to Bionanotechnology and Computational Biology
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Natural Language Processing
- Operational Research
- Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Social Computing Techniques
- Web Architecture and Hypertext Technologies
- Web and Cloud Based Security
- Group Design Project
- Industrial Studies
- Advanced Games Design and Development
- Advanced Programming Language Concepts
- Algorithmic Game Theory
- Automated Software Verification
- Bayesian, Active & Reinforcement Learning
- Biometrics
- Cryptography
- Cyber Security and Machine Learning
- Data Economy
- Data Mining
- Data Visualisation
- Database Theory
- Deep Learning Technologies
- Digital Forensics
- Evolution of Complexity
- Hardware Accelerators
- Image Processing
- Individual Research Project
- Intelligent Agents
- Intelligent Mobile Robotics
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Knowledge Graphs for AI Systems
- Probability in Computing
- Research Topics on Interaction Science
- Simulation Modelling for Computer Science
- Social Media and Network Science
- Software Project Management and Secure Development
- Software Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £62,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £82,000. The £62,000 median after five years is £26,000 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Software Engineering at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.