MSc Software Development

The MSc in Software Development? course is specifically designed for graduates without a computing science background.

A skills shortage, particularly around web and mobile applications means graduates are in high demand. The Software Development Masters has a particular focus on programming skills for in-demand mobile and web applications as well as software engineering and computer security.

You'll gain transferable skills to prepare you for a professional career in software development. This can be in the IT sector, as well as many other sectors including: education; engineering; health; finance; government; manufacturing; retail; transport.

Assessment

The form of assessment varies from class to class and normally involves both coursework and examinations.

Our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to find careers with companies such as Deloitte, PWC, Bank of Ireland and BlackRock, among others.

Job titles include:

  • Business Change Consultant
  • Advisor to CEO
  • Manager Transfer Pricing Economist
  • Risk Officer
  • Trainee Actuarial Analyst
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Modules

  • Object Oriented Programming (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Programming Principles (20 credits)
  • Computer Security Fundamentals (10 credits)
  • Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues for the Information Society (10 credits)
  • Database Fundamentals (10 credits)
  • Mobile Application Development (20 credits)
  • Database Development (10 credits)
  • Software Engineering (20 credits)
  • Developing a tool to support independent/self-directed learning within a discipline
  • Developing a program utilising multi/cross-platform frameworks
  • Developing a program that analyses the concurrency characteristics of multi-threaded software
  • Developing a mobile application to provide location-based information
  • Developing a program that mimics a low-voltage electrical grid simulation
  • Building a careers search engine
  • Developing a timetabling tool for a university department to allocate tutors to lab slots
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    £23,200 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 Year

    Duration

    Sep 2025

    Start Month

    Aug 2025

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2025
    • September 2026

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time