Master of Software and Hardware Engineering
A forward-thinking postgraduate programme that develops engineers and system architects across embedded systems, advanced software development, hardware architecture and digital electronics.
Programme overview
The Master in Software and Hardware Engineering is a forward-thinking, globally attuned postgraduate programme designed to shape agile engineers, system architects, and tech pioneers equipped to lead in the era of intelligent machines and integrated technologies. The programme delivers a rigorous and future-ready education in embedded systems, advanced software development, hardware architecture, and digital electronics.
Students gain an interdisciplinary education in advanced computing systems, embedded technology, and digital innovation—equipping them with the technical depth, systems thinking, and engineering ethics needed to excel in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
What you’ll study
01Academic goals
The programme prepares graduates to lead across software development, hardware design, and integrated systems with agility, vision, and technical mastery.
- Prepare graduates for leadership roles designing embedded systems and integrated hardware-software solutions
- Enhance innovation through advanced programming, system modelling, real-time computing, and agile methodologies
- Build core competencies in computer systems, embedded systems, hardware architecture, and software engineering
- Foster technical entrepreneurship and product innovation
- Promote ethical and sustainable engineering practices
02Skills developed
The curriculum fuses advanced software development with cutting-edge hardware design so graduates can engineer robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.
- Advanced software development and system design
- Embedded systems and microcontroller programming
- Hardware architecture and digital circuit design
- Systems integration and engineering for interoperability
- Cyber-physical systems and IoT engineering
Tools & learning resources
- Object-oriented programming, software architecture, and agile development
- FPGA programming and VHDL/Verilog for customised hardware
- Real-time systems, digital electronics, and full-stack development
- Automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability in engineering practice
Career opportunities after graduation
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Hardware Design Specialist
- Software Architect
- IoT Solutions Developer
- Systems Integration Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
- Computer Systems Analyst
Who can apply?
Admissions will review your academic background and the requirements for your chosen route.
Plan your academic pathway
Discuss your existing qualifications, academic transcripts and preferred study destination. Admissions will confirm the awarding institution, entry criteria, delivery, duration and any credit transfer before you apply.