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Software Development, MSc, Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time1 yearSeptember 0GBP 23100 per year

About Software Development, MSc - at Queen's University Belfast

The MSc in Software Development is designed in collaboration with industry to provide a year of intensive education in software development and is specifically designed for graduates of non-computing disciplines. It has an extremely high graduate employability rate and is the highest rated MSc computing course for student satisfaction in the UK. COURSE CONTENT: You will learn the foundations of computing and acquire industry relevant skills. These core skills include programming, databases, web development, software engineering and problem solving. You need no computing background at all to do this course, but on successful completion, you will be equipped with the technical, analytical and professional skills required to take on a range of roles in the computing industry. The curriculum was designed and is continually reviewed in collaboration with significant industrial partners, who helped ensure the most relevant module content. This helps ensure that our graduates are highly trained and much sought after by employers. WHO WILL BE TEACHING YOU: Many of the course teaching team have worked in the computing industry and have particular research specialisms in developing novel and effective methods for teaching computing. Several of the team have been awarded student-nominated teaching awards for their work. WHAT YOU'LL GET UP TO: You'll learn how to analyse problems and design robust and elegant software systems to solve the problems. This includes gaining skills in programming, web development, database design, software testing and software engineering. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to work as part of a development team using modern development techniques and tools. PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this course received after 12th August 2022 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place. This course is also available for part-time study. Search our course listings for more information.

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