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University of Strathclyde
Software Development MSc
University of Strathclyde

Software Development MSc

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Full time | John Anderson Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Software Development

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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. The Software Development Masters has a particular focus on programming skills for in-demand mobile and web applications as well as software engineering and computer security.

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

Assessment

The form of assessment varies from class to class and normally involves both coursework and examinations.

Our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to find careers with companies such as Deloitte, PWC, Bank of Ireland and BlackRock, among others.

Job titles include:

  • Business Change Consultant
  • Advisor to CEO
  • Manager Transfer Pricing Economist
  • Risk Officer
  • Trainee Actuarial Analyst

Modules

Mobile Application Development - Core
This class will provide you with a good understanding of the issues in developing for mobile environments, approaches to handling these issues, and the skills in developing for a widespread mobile platform. Javascript/HTML5 will be taught building on skills developed in previous programming classes. Upon completion you will: understand the networking requirements and challenges for mobile application development, and be able to develop solutions. be able to develop graphical user interfaces for mobile applications. understand the fundamentals of usability for mobile development and be able to design and run usability tests.
Computer Security Fundamentals
Database Development
Database Fundamentals
Introduction to Programming Principles
Object Oriented Programming
Software Engineering

Tuition fees

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,100

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2.2) Honours degree, or international equivalent in any subject.

University information

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The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant and international learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything that they do, with almost 90 % of the university’s research rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research...more

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