The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Software Development. This degree program lasts for 12 months and focuses primarily on IT and Software. For international students, the tuition fees are £25,800. To apply for this course, students need to meet language requirements, which include IELTS or PTE scores. Additionally, the minimum graduation cutoff for admission into this program is 53%.

This MSc program offers a full year of focused education in software engineering, tailored for graduates from fields outside of computing.

The course content was developed with input from major industry partners to ensure it is relevant and up-to-date.

Students will gain skills in designing and building web applications, mobile apps, and large data-driven computer systems.

They will also learn how to analyze problems and create strong and effective software systems to address these challenges.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff mentioned.

Graduation

Applicants need a 2:2 honors degree or above, or an equivalent qualification in any subject except Computer Science or similar Computing degrees. All applicants must also pass an online aptitude test. Those without these qualifications may still be considered if they can show recent relevant technical experience in the industry, like programming. In India, a 2:2 is equivalent to a Second Division Pass with a minimum final average of 53-55% or a CGPA of 5.3-6.5 on a 10-point scale, depending on the institution.

IELTS

Marks: 6.0

Candidates must score at least 6 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.

PTE

Marks: 64.0

Candidates must score at least 64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each component.

Application Process for Queen's University Belfast

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Before applying, make sure you have all the necessary documents ready. You will need:

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR): You must provide the names and contact details of two referees. These referees should usually be academics who know your work during your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
• If you have completed a higher degree or postgraduate course, one referee should typically come from that institution.
• If you have been away from education for some time, you can ask an employer to be one of your referees.
• Do not send reference letters with your application; the University will ask for them directly if needed.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Along with your application, you may need to submit other documents such as:

• Transcripts of your previous studies.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
• Any other documents the specific program may require.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once you have prepared all necessary documents, you can start your online application by visiting the following link:

Queen's University Belfast Online Application Portal

Follow the instructions on the website to complete your application.