AI for Software Development (MSc)

University of Dundee
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Computer science

About this course

Do you want to become a software developer and understand how you can build AI that can transform the industry?

If you come from a non-computing background, this degree will help you achieve this. You will have the opportunity to learn software development. This will be accompanied by learning the latest advances in building artificial intelligence. You will learn topics such as:

programming skills understanding software engineering principles how AI is integrated into modern applications Through hands-on projects, you will gain experience in areas like machine learning and automation. You will also gather experience using cloud-based AI tools. You will apply this experience to solve real-world challenges in software development.

This industry-led degree will equip you with technical and problem-solving skills. These are needed to thrive in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Increased employability skills You will develop the fundamental software development skills required by industry. You will also develop expertise in building AI-driven technologies. We have partnerships with leading tech companies and membership in AWS Academy and GitHub Campus Global. These will ensure that you graduate with the skills employers are looking for.

Passionate teaching Our teaching approach is hands-on, project-driven, and career-focused. You will learn from software engineers and AI specialists. They will bring real-world expertise to the classroom. This will ensure you graduate with practical knowledge that is directly applicable to the industry.

Student community Join a supportive community of students and staff. You will work together to explore how AI is shaping the future of software development. You will have the opportunity to take part in hackathons, industry events, and computing societies. These are where you can build connections and develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

You will be part of Dundee’s AI and software development community. This is where industry connections, cutting-edge teaching, and real-world experience set you apart in the job market.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Dundee

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Dundee

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
2311 Higher education teaching professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Dundee
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science