Software Development Master of Science - MSc (UG)

The MSc in Software Development (Conversion) degree is an intensive, practically oriented taught postgraduate programme. It will equip you with professional software development skills and an understanding of key topics in information technology (e.g. AI, databases, cybersecurity). You will take two semesters of taught courses, then apply your knowledge and skills through a substantial independent software development project. This is a conversion degree programme, intended for students without a computing science background.

## Why this programme

* The School of Computing Science is ranked within the top 10 in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

* The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.

* You will have opportunities to meet employers who come to make recruitment presentations and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme.

* You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.