MSc Software Development (AI) at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MSc Software Development (AI) is an intensive one-year conversion programme for graduates from any academic background moving into the tech sector, with no prior coding experience required. It combines programming, databases, web development and software engineering with modern development tools, workflows and AI-augmented development approaches through project-based learning. The curriculum is reviewed with industry.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop skills in procedural and object-oriented programming, web development technology stacks, database design and development, AI-augmented development approaches, software project management and teamwork on development projects.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in software development, web development, systems analysis, cloud technologies and emerging AI-enabled software roles; the School's employability team offers CV guidance, mock interviews and careers talks from companies such as Google and Meta.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent, in any discipline excluding Computer Science or similar computing degrees. Applicants who do not meet this but have recent relevant technical industry experience (for example programming) may be considered. A deposit is required to secure a place. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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