Software Development

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

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

English language requirements

• You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
• We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details.
• As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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. This course will provide you with a pathway into one of the world's most in-demand and fastest-growing professional job sectors.

The course has a particular focus on programming and development skills as well as software engineering, databases, and computer security.

You'll gain transferable skills to prepare you for a professional career in software development in the IT sector, as well as many other sectors including:

• education
• engineering
• health
• finance
• government
• manufacturing
• retail
• transport

Information for international students

We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 140 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.

Fees and funding

Further info on fees and funding.