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Software Development MSc

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

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provides a pathway into one of the most in-demand professional job sectors for graduates without a computing science background

focus on programming skills for software engineering, mobile and web applications, databases, and computer security

specifically designed for graduates without a computing science background

Why 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 course 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

What youll study

The course will equip you with skills in the most widely used programming and database languages. It provides important overarching software engineering skills. You'll study:

programming in Python and Java, two of the most popular programming languages for example, Spotify, Twitter and Open Office are built using these languages

mobile app development providing you with the skills to create mobile applications. This will cover the full development lifecycle from user requirements gathering and analysis to evaluation and testing

database design and development using Oracle SQL to build and query databases. This will give you the fundamental skills to enter the rapidly expanding area of big data

state-of-the-art software engineering methodologies, equipping you with professional software development skills, including widely used rapid development agile methods

cybersecurity tools and technologies including hands-on experience of security exploits that occur in practice

You'll also develop other valuable transferable skills including effective presentation skills, team working and report writing, all of which will further enhance your skills as a future industry leader.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 2,392month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    28th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    204 90%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    33rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    19th

    20

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