Software Development

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Computer science

About this course

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. This course will provide you with a pathway into one of the world's most in-demand and fastest-growing professional job sectors. The Software Development Masters has a particular focus on programming and development skills as well as software engineering, databases and computer security.

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

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2141 Web design professionals
2136 IT quality and testing professionals

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Course Details

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

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow

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