Boost your abilities to perform rigorous intellectual analysis and solve complex problems in an engineering field of your choice with this research qualification. Programme overview Gain access to our advanced facilities and establish contact with world-class experts. Join us to innovate, improve and push forward the frontiers of knowledge. This research programme allows you to choose from a variety of specializations and contribute to your preferred field, allowing the potential to apply your in-depth expertise to further study. The ME is structured to help you develop a sense of independence and confidence in your ability to think critically and conduct fundamental or applied research. Regardless of your specialization, you will engage with a stimulating mix of theory and analysis, setting you apart in your pursuit of higher-level opportunities. Software Engineering: Postgraduate study in Software Engineering is as broad as the field itself, so your focus may range from fundamental research that advances our understanding of the discipline, or applied knowledge, which can mean utilising the right principles in a number of domains. Some major topics may include: Adaptive and multi-device user interfaces Coping with semi-structured data Domain-specific languages Information transformation Performance engineering Signal processing Software architecture Software measurement System evolution Technology transfer Structuring your postgraduate programme in Software Engineering 120 point option Completion of SOFTENG 796 ME Thesis (120 points) 180 point option Completion of SOFTENG 796 ME Thesis (120 points) At least 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Engineering Studies in Software Engineering schedule Where could this programme take you? An engineering master’s degree confirms your ability to investigate an important issue with research expertise, work with initiative, make sound judgments, draw conclusions and write a thesis to explain your arguments. These are extremely marketable qualities that can be used to widen your career options and general employability, both immediately after you finish your masters, and later on in your career. Further study options Doctor of Philosophy