About this programme
Master in Software Design is a Master's Degree programme at IT University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Copenhagen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). IT University of Copenhagen is a research university in Capital Region.
How it compares
Master in Software Design is one of 12 English-taught Industrial Design programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 10 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 6,700 to EUR 9,000; this programme lists EUR 6,700 a year. 10 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The MSc in Software Design at the IT University of Copenhagen is a two year master's for people whose bachelor's degree is in something other than software. You might come from literature, music, physics, biology, maths, political science, economics or business. The programme takes that background and adds research level computer science on top of it.
What you study
The register description lists the areas the programme covers: software design, programming languages, databases, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, algorithms, software development processes, requirements, organisation and management. You work across all phases of development: analysis, design, development, test and launch. You learn to design and program software systems at different scales, from mobile applications to web based business solutions. Teaching is tied to modern software research and to industry practice.
Admission, language and next steps
To apply you need a university bachelor's degree or a professional bachelor's degree from a non software field. You may also need to document English proficiency at a specified level. Applications go directly to the IT University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. If you are unsure whether your foreign certificate meets the general entry requirements, contact the university; the Danish Agency for Higher Education keeps a list of commonly recognised exams and diplomas. Students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Students on an exchange programme do not pay tuition. The programme is taught in English.
Job opportunities after graduating
- System developer
- Programmer
- Software architect
- Database manager
- Quality engineer
- Project manager
- System consultant
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to IT University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Software Design taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at IT University of Copenhagen. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with IT University of Copenhagen.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at IT University of Copenhagen.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. IT University of Copenhagen sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 6,700 a year, as IT University of Copenhagen lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at IT University of Copenhagen is linked from this page so you can compare.
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