M.Sc Software Engineering with Placement Year

M.Sc Software Engineering with a Placement Year is a comprehensively designed course by School of Computer Science and Mathematics of Kingston University(London) for the students wishing to study software development at advanced level. In the modern world, there are many issues in industry and commerce which are related to software development. In this programme, the students will get an advanced knowledge of the software development cycle. 

M.Sc Software Engineering with a Placement Year consists of an induction programme, a project dissertation, three core modules and two optional modules. The three core modules are Agile Project Development, Software Architectures and Programming Models and Software Quality Engineering while the two optional modules include User Experience Design (Systems) and Applied Data Programming. The two optional modules are taught only when there is sufficient number of students demanding for the modules. More information about these modules can be found under ‘What You Will Study’ section on M.Sc Software Engineering course page at www.kingston.ac.uk . The students at the end of this programme will be able to plan and implement systems development projects which will cater customer needs and incorporate software solutions into the business environment. They will also gain skills like problem solving and organisation; data collation, review and synopsis; communication (oral, written and electronic); time management; and cooperation and teamwork. The teaching methods include context driven lectures, project-based learning, studio practices and assisting in lab sessions and seminars under the guidance of module leaders.

Kingston University also provides an option of a Placement Year with this programme which is available for both home and international students. The placement year provides students with priceless work experience and skills which an employer looks for in a candidate. 

Guided independent study facilities are also provided by the School of Computer Science and Mathematics of Kingston University(London) and supported by facilities like online resources, the library and CANVAS, the online virtual learning platform. The students of this programme are assessed on the basis of tests or exams, presentations and performance and coursework like essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation. Also the employability team advises and guides students on job seeking skills; hosts employer events like job fairs and interviews of key speakers from the industry which helps students in networking with the industry leaders and gain insights from them.

Overview of M.Sc Software Engineering with a Placement Year