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Academic eligibility
- Normally a 2:2-equivalent honours degree outside Computer Science or similar computing subjects.
- Relevant technical experience may support alternative admission; prior coding is not required.
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Computer Science Building, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Queen's Software Development (AI) MSc combines programming, databases and software projects in a conversion course taught mainly in Belfast's Computer Science Building.
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Queen's Software Development (AI) MSc combines programming, databases and software projects in a conversion course taught mainly in Belfast's Computer Science Building.
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within the preceding two years, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- Late September 2027 entry; one year full-time.
- Confirm available places before applying.
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Application deadlines
- Apply early; capacity-based closure is possible.
- A numerical 2027 cutoff is not published in the reviewed course information.
- Check current availability; a deposit secures an offered place.
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International tuition
- The 2027/28 international tuition rate is GBP 29,000 for one year of study.
- This excludes living expenses and any additional course costs; the offer confirms the payable amount.
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Scholarships & funding
- Queen's offers international and course-specific funding, but an admission offer is not a funding award.
- The reviewed International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship terms apply to 2026/27 and explicitly exclude transfer to 2027/28.
- Request the applicable 2027 award terms before including a scholarship in your budget.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Queen's University Belfast?
Selected programme options include MSc Software Development (AI). These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Queen's University Belfast?
Normally a 2:2-equivalent honours degree outside Computer Science or similar computing subjects. Relevant technical experience may support alternative admission; prior coding is not required. IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within the preceding two years, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at Queen's University Belfast?
The 2027/28 international tuition rate is GBP 29,000 for one year of study. This excludes living expenses and any additional course costs; the offer confirms the payable amount. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Queen's University Belfast?
Apply early; capacity-based closure is possible. A numerical 2027 cutoff is not published in the reviewed course information. Check current availability; a deposit secures an offered place. Late September 2027 entry; one year full-time. Confirm available places before applying. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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