Software Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Our MEng in Software Engineering builds on the BEng programme, equipping you to adapt to emerging technologies and develop innovative software systems. You will gain essential skills in programming, software design, analysis, quality assurance, and project management, with specialised studies in critical systems, web development, advanced databases, and scripting languages. Supported by excellent facilities and expert faculty, graduates are highly sought after for their creative problem-solving and advanced technical expertise. Strong industry connections, including careers fairs and a startup incubator, enhance employability.This four-year programme allows customisation to your interests, starting with core modules in programming, computer systems, and data management. The third year offers optional modules in key software technologies, alongside an individual project from development to evaluation. The final year features a group design project emphasising engineering, management, and industry collaboration. Assessment includes exams, tests, design exercises, programming tasks, presentations, labs, and group work. The degree is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, with affiliation to The Alan Turing Institute.

This four-year MEng programme will enable you to pursue a career in any area of the software industry and has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests. During the first two years you will undertake a series of core modules, for example Programming, Computer Systems and Data Management. In your third year you can choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect the specialist areas of software engineering and key technologies that will be critical in the future. You will also work on an individual project to take a piece of software from development to implementation and evaluation. The fourth year includes a group design project with particular emphasise on engineering design, management and industrial collaboration. For further details of our optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/software-engineering-degree-meng#modules