MSc Advanced Software Technology
Swansea, United Kingdom
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Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Advanced software technology is critical to the functioning of modern society. Computing systems can be found in science and engineering, medicine design and manufacturing, commerce and public service. Software technology dictates how these systems operate and how they are used.
The MSc Advanced Software Technology is suitable if you are a Computer Science or Software Engineering graduate or if you have relevant experience from a first degree. It may also be suitable if you have substantial experience of working in a related environment and wish to develop your knowledge.
Our brand new £32.5m Computational Foundry lies at the heart of this course. Sophisticated teaching and research equipment include a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab and a Visualisation Suite.
You will choose from a diverse range of computer science subjects. These include artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and operation systems, big data, web application development and graphics processor programming.
Broad learning in the first part of the course is followed by a substantial project module in the second part. This puts you in a strong position for seeking employment or undertaking further study.
This course is also available in Part time basis with 2-3 years duration.
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Scholarships and Funding
International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
Compulsory Modules
- Software Engineering Project Planning and Management
- Software Team Project
- Software Testing
Optional Modules
- Information Security Management
- Critical Systems
- IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
- Human-Centred Visual Analytics
- Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
- Big Data and Data Mining
- Data Visualization
- Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
- Human Computer Interaction
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Web Application Development
- High Performance Computing in C/C++
- Embedded System Design
- Logic in Computer Science
- Computer Vision and Deep Learning
- Hardware and Devices
- Modelling and Verification Techniques
- Network and Wireless Security
- Operating Systems and Architectures
Compulsory Modules
- MSc Project
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Career Opportunities
Advanced Software Technology Employment Opportunities
Completing this MSc will considerably enhance your software technology career prospects. Our graduates often progress to rewarding employment with a respected employer. Below are a number of their recent destinations.
- Software engineer, Motorola Solutions
- Change coordinator, Logica
- Software developer/engineer, NS Technology
- Workflow developer, Irwin Mitchell
- IT developer, Crimson Consultants
- programr, Evil Twin Artworks
- Web developer & web support, VSI Thinking
- Software developer, Wireless Innovations
- Associate business application analyst, CDC Software
- Software developer, OpenBet Technologies
- Technical support consultant, Alterian
- Programming, Rock It