Large-scale software systems are essential in many industries. This advanced course teaches you from world-renowned lecturers who are leaders in both research and industry.
You will learn to identify software requirements, design software architecture, develop and test software, and reflect on the professional responsibilities of software engineers.
Elective modules allow you to specialise in areas such as security, networks, data engineering, and finance. A substantial project, either a group industry project or an individual research project, forms a key part of the course.
The course equips you with a strong skill set in software systems engineering, preparing you for roles in software engineering, development, and architecture. The research-based curriculum also prepares you for doctoral studies.
Graduate Outcomes survey data shows that alumni from Software Systems Engineering go on to work in a wide variety of sectors, including tech giants, AI start-ups and multinational financial organisations. Recent employers include Amazon, American Express, China Mobile, Cisco and Goldman Sachs. Other graduates have pursued further research, leading to PhDs at prestigious institutions.
If you’re interested in learning more about the academic and professional journeys of UCL Computer Science students and graduates, please visit our Student Experiences page. While some of these testimonials feature alumni working in industry or research, we also interview students during their studies.
Recognition from a top-ranked university: UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities globally ranked joint 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, providing you with a prestigious qualification that is highly regarded by employers worldwide.
High-quality education from leading experts: Learn from world-renowned academics who are at the forefront of computer science innovation. UCL Computer Science is recognised for its research excellence, ranked first in England and second in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics in the UK’s most recent Research Excellence Framework REF 2021 .