Software Development postgraduate degrees in Scotland

8 universities offer 13 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate software development degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

3 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Software Development MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Programming (M)
  • Algorithms and Data Structures (M)
  • Database Theory and Application (M)
  • Enterprise Cyber Security (M)
  • MSc IT+ Team Project (M)
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Global Development MSc
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Heriot-Watt University

1 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 48th
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What students say about software-development

PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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MSc Software Engineering
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Year 1
  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Industrial Programming
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Masters and Dissertation
  • Research Methods and Project Planning
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University of Dundee

1 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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University of Strathclyde

2 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 31st
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The uni has an abundance of bathrooms but they need to be cleaned more often as many students seem yo leave them in a horrific state. The campus is in a prime location where you are never far from anyplace you may need to go, especially for those staying on campus. I think the gym should be open later at night as some people are in from 9-5 and by the time they are done and hava had dinner and caught up in work there isn’t enough time for them to also have the opportunity to use the facilities.

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MSc Software Development
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Year 1
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Computer Security Fundamentals
  • Database Development
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Programming Principles
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University of St Andrews

2 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 4th
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Software Engineering (MSc)
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Year 1
  • Critical Systems Engineering
  • Object-Oriented Modelling, Design and Programming
  • Software Architecture
  • Software Engineering Practice
  • Software Engineering Principles
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Year 1
  • Human Computer Interaction Principles and Methods
  • Information Visualisation
  • Interactive Software and Hardware
  • Object-Oriented Modelling, Design and Programming
  • User-Centred Interaction Design
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Glasgow School of Art

1 software-development courses SCOTLAND
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This really is a great place to be a part of. I absolutely love the Glasgow school of Art. I have already recommended to friends & my cousin who has always wanted a place here - she is an incredible designer.

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Stage 1
  • Academic Skills for Masters Research
  • Serious Games Design & Implementation
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The University of Edinburgh

1 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

2 software-development courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 56th
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The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

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Year 1
  • 3D Production for Virtual Reality
  • Digital Media Commercialisation
  • Digital Media Development
  • Digital Media Publishing
  • Digital Media Technology
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Year 1
  • Advanced Topics in HCI
  • Applied Usability
  • Applied User Psychology
  • Final Project
  • Human-Computer Interaction
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