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Software Engineering MSc

Postgraduate taught degree

This course is for 2021/22 entry.

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Key information

With the demand for graduates with a good knowledge of software engineering always high, this MSc will kick-start your career. You’ll learn about trends in system development, cloud computing and big data, and benefit from solid technical coverage of advanced software development.

Start date

September 2021

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSSWEN

Location

Northampton Square

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    Network

    Long-running internships in the industry, to help jump-start your career

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    Knowledge

    You will gain high quality, industry led skills

  • Course overview
  • Structure
  • Teaching and assessment
  • Fees and funding
  • Career
  • How to apply

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will develop skills in analysing, designing and creating complex software systems to solve real-world problems, evaluating and using advanced software engineering environments, design methods and programming languages.

The course focuses on advanced engineering concepts and methods, as well as design issues for the systematic development of high-quality complex software systems.

Your course is structured to give you a strong balance between the development of skills and a solid education in the enduring principles and concepts that underlie complex software system development.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

You will have a Computer Science degree or be an experienced professional programmer and be aiming for a high-quality career as a software engineer in the industry, including software houses, consultancies, and major software users across different sectors.

You’ll have a keen interest in designing complex software systems, coding them in a programming language using the latest technologies, and ensuring they meet the needs of stakeholders.

Structure

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:

  • Full-time: 12 months (15 months with internship)
  • Part-time: 24 months

Modules:

  • Core modules: 4
  • Optional modules: 4
  • Modules

    Core modules

    • Advanced Programming - Concurrency (15 credits)

      This module aims to provide you with the practical knowledge of the problems involved, the techniques used to design such systems so as to resolve these problems and the implementation mechanisms used for obtaining correct concurrent systems.

    • Software Systems Design (15 credits)

      This module focuses on software systems design and covers a broad spectrum of issues ranging from design of software architectures to formalisation of system behaviour, and from design for bespoke system development to design for component and service-based system development.

    • Research Methods and Professional Issues (15 credits)

      This module aims to equip you with a theoretical understanding of research methods, practical skills in carrying out research, design, evaluation and dissemination, and an awareness of the professional contexts within which research is used.

    • Service Oriented Architectures (15 credits)

      This module introduces service oriented design as a design paradigm for structuring and offering the functionality of modern software systems.

    Elective modules

    • Advanced Databases (15 credits)

      In this module you will gain advanced knowledge about, and develop skills for, different ways of representing, managing, and manipulating data. You will also learn the differences between relational and object-oriented data representation.

    • Business Engineering with ERP Solutions (15 credits)

      The module aims at giving you knowledge of critical issues when re-engineering businesses using large off-the-shelf products. You will examine the most common types of packaged enterprise information systems, with a particular emphasis on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

    • Object Oriented Programming in C++ (15 credits)

      This module will explore object-oriented programming techniques in greater depth and will focus on practical applications using the C++ language, which is widely used in industry.

    • Cloud Computing (15 credits)

      This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concept of computing-on-demand leading to Cloud computing. Emphasis is given to the different technologies to build Clouds and how these are used to offer computing on-demand.

    • Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)

      This module revisits basic data structures and algorithms with more in-depth analysis and introduces advanced algorithms and data structures for diverse applications such as logic programming, machine learning, simulation, signal processing, and information retrieval. You will also be guided to the analysis and selection of algorithms for as well as the development of new algorithms or variants for a given purpose.

    • Big Data (15 credits)

      In this module you will learn methods and tool for capturing, curating, searching, and analysing large amounts of data. You will learn about data acquisition and gathering, data cleansing and integration and techniques for extracting information.

    • Information Security Management (15 credits)

      This module presents information security from a strategic perspective, giving you the appropriate knowledge and skills to discuss, communicate with and function in executive and managerial roles within organisations.

    Dissertation

    • Individual Project (15 credits)

      This module is a self-directed study, which offers you the opportunity to clearly identify a problem or requirement, justify why it is worth exploring or implementing, develop a method suitable for the work, apply this method, analyse the results and evaluate their implications.

    Programme specification

    The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

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    • PSSWEN - MSc Software Engineering

    Teaching and assessment

    You will learn from experts, drawing from City’s world-class research in Systems and Software Engineering, which has one of the largest groups of academics working on this area in London.

    Your MSc will cover significant trends in systems development, including cloud computing and big data.

    You will complete eight modules focussing on advanced engineering concepts and methods, as well as design issues for the systematic development of high-quality complex software systems.

    These are explored using industrial strength technologies, such as the Java object-oriented programming languages and the UML modelling language.

    Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination but some are coursework-only. You will also complete a project to solve a real-world problem.

    Fees and funding

    Fees for academic year 2021/22

    Master of Science (MSc)

    Full-time per year

    UK: £10,200

    Overseas/EU: £20,400

    Part-time per year

    UK: £5,100

    Overseas/EU: £10,200

    Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

    Funding

    Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

    Future Finance Loans

    Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

    Career

    With a high demand for skilled software engineers your course will help kick start your career across a variety of sectors.

    Whether you decide to work for a consultancy, software house, or a major software user such as a bank, retailer, public service, or in the defence, aerospace or telecommunications industry, you will have gained the high level skills required to stand out.

    Our graduates have gone on to work for some prestigious companies including:

    • Ceridian
    • Galatea Associates
    • GForces
    • Oracle
    • Thomson Reuters.

    Placements

    City’s long-running scheme of (up to six months) internships in the industry offer an exceptional opportunity to help you stand out in the competitive IT industry job market.

    How to apply

    Entry requirements

    • UK Entry

      Applicants should hold at least a lower second class honours degree, or the equivalent from an international institution or an equivalent professional qualification.

      Previous academic and commercial experience is also considered. Applicants should have significant previous exposure to computing, especially programming (preferably in Java or C#) and relational databases.

      Other suitable qualifications

      If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.

      INTO City, University of London

      Don't meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You'll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

      These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Informatics.

      Kaplan International College London

      City works in partnership with Kaplan International College (KIC) London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students wishing to complete their postgraduate study at City. Progression to this degree is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London Pre-Masters course at the required level.

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    • Tanzania

      Tanzanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Taiwan

      Taiwanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Switzerland

      Swiss Bachelor degrees / Diplom / Lizentiat considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sweden

      Swedish Bachelor degrees / Kandidatexamen considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sri Lanka

      Sri Lankan 4-year Bachelor Special degrees or Professional degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Spain

      Título de Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Korea

      South Korean Bachelor degrees (Haksa) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Africa

      South African Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovenia

      Slovenian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovakia

      Bakalar considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Singapore

      Singaporean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry on a case-by -case basis.

      Singaporean Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Serbia

      Advanced Diploma of Higher Education and Diplomirani considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Saudi Arabia

      Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Rwanda

      Rwandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Russia

      Russian Bachelor / Specialist Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Romania

      Diplomă de Licenta and Diplomă de Inginer considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Qatar

      Qatari Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Portugal

      Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Poland

      Polish Bachelor (Licencjat) and Magister degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Philippines

      Bachelor degrees from prestigious institutions considered on a case-by-case basis.

      Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Pakistan

      Pakistani 4-year Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Oman

      Omani Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Norway

      Norwegian Bachelor degrees (Bachelorgrad) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Nigeria

      Nigerian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Netherlands

      Dutch Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Morocco

      Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mexico

      Titulo de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mauritius

      Mauritian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malta

      Maltese Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malaysia

      Malaysian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Luxembourg

      Luxembourg Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lithuania

      Magistras or Bakalauras considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lebanon

      Lebanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Latvia

      Bakalaura Diploms considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kuwait

      Kuwaiti Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kenya

      Kenyan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kazakhstan

      Kazakh Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Jordan

      Jordanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Japan

      Japanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Italy

      Laurea degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ireland

      Irish Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Indonesia

      S1 / Sarjana (A and B accredited) and Dip IV aka Sarjana Terapa considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • India

      Indian 3-year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Iceland

      Baccalaurreatus degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hungary

      Hungarian Bachelor degrees / University diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hong Kong

      Hong Kong Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Greece

      Greek Bachelor degrees (Ptychion) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ghana

      Ghanaian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Germany

      German Bachelor degrees and Magister Artium considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • France

      License and License de Professionnelle considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Estonia

      Estonian Bachelor degrees (Bakalaurusekraad), University Specialist Diploma and Professional Higher Education Diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Egypt

      Egyptian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Denmark

      Danish Bachelor degrees, Professional Bachelor degrees, Candidatus Philosophiae and Engineer considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Czech Republic (Czechia)

      Bachelor degrees (Bakalar) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Cyprus

      Bachelor degrees (Ptychio) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Croatia

      Croatian Bachelor degrees (Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Colombia

      4-year Licenciado en [subject area], Título de [subject area], Profesional en [subject area] and Maestro en [subject area] considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • China

      Chinese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Canada

      Canadian Bachelor degrees / Baccalauréat considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bulgaria

      Bulgarian Bachelor degree and Professional Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brunei

      Bruneian Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brazil

      Brazilian 4 year Título de Bacharel, Título de [subject area] and Título de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Botswana

      Botswanan Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Belgium

      Belgium Bachelor degrees (Bachelier) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bangladesh

      Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degrees (from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or North South only) or Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bahrain

      Bahraini Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Azerbaijan

      Bachelor/ Bakalavr Diplomu degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Austria

      Austrian Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Argentina

      Argentine 4-year Titulo/Grado de Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Algeria

      Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Albania

      Second Level Integrated Diploma (5 years) and First Level University Diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Other

      If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.

      For further details, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    English language requirements

    If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

    • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)
    • TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)

    For information about the various English Language tests City accepts please see the English language requirements. Please note though that the scores listed there are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

    English language programmes

    Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

    • Academic English
    • Pre-sessional English

    Application process

    • Apply now

    You will be expected to submit the following:

    • Your degree certificate and transcript of marks from your first degree (if you do not have your final results at the time of making your application, please upload a provisional certificate/interim transcript of marks). A transcript is required in order to have your application processed.
    • If your first language is not English, or you require a Student Visa to study in the UK, please upload a Proof of English Proficiency if you have already obtained it.
    • A detailed personal statement outlining why you wish to study this specific course, at City, University of London. You should explain how your past studies have prepared you for this course and how it will help you to progress in your career.
      • If you require a Student Visa to undertake a Master's programme in the UK, then please note that the quality of your personal statement will also be taken into account by the visa issuing authorities when deciding to grant you a student visa or not.
    • If you are applying for a Part-time course, or have relevant work experience relating to the degree you are applying for, please upload a copy of your current CV/resume.

    Please note: academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.

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    Contact the postgraduate team

    Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 0248

    Email: smcsepg@city.ac.uk

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      Accommodation and housing 

      We offer accommodation options and support for all postgraduate students. Our dedicated Accommodation Service can help you to find private accommodation in London if required.

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      Student wellbeing 

      Our extensive support network spans from learning support and disability support through to counselling, financial advice and career advice. Please do tell us if you need our help.

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      We are based in the heart of one of the most vibrant and colourful cities in the world. London offers a rich variety of cultural experiences far beyond your studies.

    Contact details

    • Programmes Office (room A302)

      +44 (0)20 7040 0248

      smcsepg@city.ac.uk

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