MSc Software Development

at University of Strathclyde

Modules
 

• Object Oriented Programming
• Introduction to Programming Principles
• Computer Security Fundamentals
• Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues for the Information Society
• Mobile Application Development

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

International Tuition Fees:

£28700 per year

Software Development graduates are highly employable and can look forward to well-paid professional careers. They design and build the digital technologies that underpin the global economy and every aspect of human activity. This can range from recreation and healthcare to business and the natural environment.

Job market analysis (Tech Nation Report 2023) shows that Software Developer/Engineer roles continue to be among the most common positions. Furthermore, the presence of specialised roles, such as front-end developers, full-stack developers and quality assurance engineers, indicates a growing demand for professionals with specialised skills. Recent analysis of the skills and talent gaps (Tech Nation Report 2023) shows that the most in-demand programming skills are around mobile applications, with Java still being the most popular programming language used for building software. These are key skills developed as part of this course.