Master of Software Development

Pivot into a career in the thriving tech industry. With the Master of Software Development (MSwDev), you’ll develop the knowledge and experience to develop web, mobile, or software applications.

The MSwDev is an intensive 12-month programme that starts in July (Trimester 2). It teaches you core programming concepts and skills that you can apply to an industry-related project.

You’ll learn how to program in Java, an object-oriented programming language used for large, enterprise-class applications. You’ll graduate with the core skills and confidence to hit the ground running as a software developer.

Study for a MSwDev to learn about:

• web development
• testing
• mobile apps
• cloud computing
• agile development methodologies
• security
• data structures
• version control
• networking
• databases
• web systems
• user experience design
• software and design patterns.

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you need:

Bachelor's degree (not in computer science) with at least a B average

To be accepted by the Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)