Browse Professional Software Development Postgraduate Courses

Professional Software Development - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Providing high quality professionals for the software development industry.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Professional Software Development - MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Providing high quality professionals for the software development industry.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Professional Software Development (Data Science) - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Providing high quality professionals for the software development industry.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Professional Software Development (Data Science) - MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Providing high quality professionals for the software development industry.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Professional Software Development (Architecture and Design) - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Providing high quality professionals for the software development industry.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Seamlessly transition to a career in IT with our intensive, one-year Masters conversion course.

Develop your software capabilities in architecture, design, and database systems.

Designed with a focus on non-computing backgrounds, this programme allows individuals wanting to shift their careers into either software development or data-centric roles to grasp the concepts easily and effectively.

Our dedicated modules, Professional Software Development 1 & 2, offer a comprehensive focus on Java programming, one of the most widely used languages in both software development and data processing roles. Optional modules include Data Science Foundations and Data Validation and Visualisation, aligning with the data-focused pathway. Modules like Web-Based Application Development, Operating Systems and Computer Hardware cater to the core software development pathway, allowing you to tailor your learning according to your career aspirations.

The curriculum is industry-aligned and continuously reviewed to keep up with the latest advancements in both software development and data science sectors. The programme comes with accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which partially fulfils the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.


Benefits to you or your business

  • Gain a solid foundation in software development with an introduction to concepts and practices.
  • Embrace a practical learning approach that blends academic knowledge with hands-on experience in lab sessions, allowing you to apply your software development expertise to real business scenarios.
  • Get equipped with not just the technical skills, but also the understanding of industry best practices that employers value.
  • Improve employability by entering a high-demand field with employers looking for graduates skilled in software development.
  • Develop software development expertise to drive efficiencies and innovation in your existing non-IT role.
  • Leverage optional modules on topics like Data Science and Web-based Application Development to further integrate technology into your work.
  • The course is recognised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, providing professional credibility.