Aim

The MSc in Software Development provides a year of intensive education in software engineering and is specifically designed for graduates of non-computing disciplines. Students on this conversion course will develop the technical, analytical and professional skills required to take on software development roles within the IT industry.

Software development skills, such as programming, are essential to the technological evolution and advancement of most sectors within the economy. As a result, there is a very strong demand for software professionals. Graduates of this course will be able to maximise their career opportunities through the provision of a solid software engineering foundation augmented with skills gained through their primary degree.

The programme aims to:

• provide a solid understanding of software engineering principles and techniques
• develop the ability to analyse software problems, create and evaluate software designs and develop and appropriately test software solutions
• foster critical analysis and evaluative skills pertaining to software engineering
• encourage students to uphold professional and ethical standards and actively engage with future technological and theoretical developments

Contact details

The Programme Director
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 5439
Email: eeecs@qub.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.qub.ac.uk/eeecs

Entrance Requirements

The minimum entry requirement will normally be a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent recognised qualification in any discipline excluding Computer Science or other similar Computing degree. Applicants with entry qualifications other than a 2.2 Honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.

In addition to the above qualification requirements, all applicants (except those applying via INTO Queen’s, as described below) will be required to pass an aptitude test.

Additional Information for International Students

International Applicants (Non-INTO applicants)
Applicants who are non-EEA nationals must satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes, by providing evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
*Taken within the last 2 yrs.

Please see http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs for more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals.

Additional information for international applicants applying via INTO Graduate Diploma in Computing
Students progressing from the INTO Graduate Diploma in Computing must achieve the following minimum standard:

• An overall average of 60%
• A minimum of 60% in the 'Software Development for the Web' module
• INTO English for Postgraduate Study/Pre-sessional score of 60% with not less than 55% in any component, or
• INTO Graduate Diploma English for Academic Purposes score of 50% with not less than 40% in any component
• All modules passed

Duration

1 year full-time

Number of places

60

Teaching Times

Morning and afternoon.