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PostgraduateMSc

Software Development

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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1 yearDuration
£7,700Per Year (Intl)
£6,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Software Development at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This MSc provides a year of intensive education in software engineering and is specifically designed for graduates of non-computing disciplines. COURSE CONTENT: You will learn how to design and create web applications, mobile apps and large data-driven computer systems. You need no computing background at all to do this course, but when you leave, you will be equipped with the technical, analytical and professional skills required to take on a range of roles in the IT industry. International tuition fees are £7,700 per year, home/UK fees are £6,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Web Application Development
Mobile Application Development
Database Design and Implementation
Software Engineering and Architecture
Data-Driven Systems Development
Professional Development and Team Practice
MSc Software Development Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,700

Home Student Fee

£6,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Software Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#26UK Ranking
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