Queen's University Belfast, Master of Science [M.Sc] in Software Development, Eligibility, Application Deadline, Fee Details & Scholarships

 Requirement Type

 Details

 School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS)

Academic Qualification

• Degree Requirement: 2.2 (Equivalent to GPA 2.7 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification (excluding Computer Science or similar Computing degree)
• Exceptions: Applicants without the required degree may be considered if they have recent relevant technical experience in programming or industry

• Aptitude Test: All applicants must pass an online aptitude test. The test dates are follows:
  • Mar 27th – 28th, 2025.
  • May 1st – 2nd, 2025.
  • June 26th – 27th, 2025.
  • Aug 28th – 29th, 2025.

Country Specific Requirement

• UK 2:2 Equivalent: Bachelor’s degree with Second Division Pass, 53-55% (traditional system) or CGPA 5.3 - 6.5 (10-point scale).
• Consideration for Top Institutions: Candidates from prestigious Indian institutions may be considered with:
  • 58%+ (for UK 2:1).
  • 53%+ (for UK 2:2).
• English Proficiency Alternative: 70% in English in Standard XII (valid for 7 years) from accepted boards. Digilocker verification required.
• Accepted Boards:
  • CBSE (Delhi Senior School Certificate).
  • CISCE (Indian School Certificate).
  • State Boards: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

English Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved SELT): Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
• IELTS Academic (Test Centre/Online), IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS Indicator: Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
• TOEFL iBT (Internet based test or iBT Special Home Edition): Overall 90, with minimum Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 overall, minimum 100 in all subskills.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 64 overall, minimum 59 in each component.
• C2 Proficiency (CPE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
• C1 Advanced (CAE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English A (Language & Literature/Literature):
  • Standard Level: 5.
  • Higher Level: 5.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English B
  • Standard Level: 7.
  • Higher Level: 5.
• Kaplan Test of English (KTE): 461 overall, minimum 425 in all four elements.
• GCSE English Language (AQA, CCEA, Pearson Edexcel): Grade C/4.
• IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0522: Grade C (speaking & listening included).
• IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0500/0990: Grade C/4 in all components, Grade 2 in Speaking & Listening.
• IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0510/0993 (Oral Endorsement): Grade B/6 or above, with Grade 2/Distinction in Oral/Aural test.
• IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0511/0991 (Count-in Oral/Aural): Grade B/6.

Documents Required

• Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
• Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
• Copy of Passport.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 £ 0

• Book Costs: £30 - £100 per book (if purchased instead of borrowing).
• Printing & Supplies: Estimated £30 - £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks, and printing.

• £1000 (Pay a Deposit Fee to secure your place on the course).