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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Software Engineering
Queen's University Belfast
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering course at Queen's University Belfast.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
AAB to include Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development OR AAA to include Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology or Double Award Applied ICT (Not Single Award). GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen's University Belfast. These students are taking Software Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Computer Science | B |
| Physics | A |
| Digital Technology | A |
| Biology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G602
Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Software Engineering course.
Software is a fundamental part of today's 'digital society', controlling everything from the results that are displayed when you use a search engine, how we interact on social media, through to how video is streamed and rendered on your smartphone. Without software, the forms of communication, interaction and knowledge processing that we all take for granted today could not exist. In the future, software will become so embedded in our lives that virtually all of our human process will be affected by the design and development of software. In particular, software engineers are concerned with developing and maintaining software systems in a manner that is efficient, reliable and affordable. Software engineers must also understand the needs of those who will use the software, and be able to create products that are capable, safe and intuitive. This degree programme is designed to equip graduates with the analytical, reasoning and practical skills they will need to design, develop and deploy large software systems.
Source: Queen's University Belfast
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location
Main Site | Belfast
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Software engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £25,300 per year |
| International | £25,300 per year |
Queen's University Belfast student reviews
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3rd year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
3rd year student
1 year ago
Itu2019s quiet overall.
3rd year student
1 year ago
There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.
3rd year student
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
3rd year student
1 year ago
The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.
3rd year student
1 year ago
The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Queen's University Belfast students who took the Software Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
66%
low
Teaching on my course
66%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
75%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
49%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
63%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
63%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
72%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
63%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Queen's University Belfast. These students are taking Software Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
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