Master's Degree in Software Development

Main focus

The Master’s Degree in Software Development provides an up-to-date overview of the current state of research in various fields related to software development. Graduates will be able to: – Organise, develop, and ensure the proper functioning of the production process and workflows involved in software development, join development and operations teams, and undertake and even lead software projects in highly specialised and technical fields. – Assess the strategies and graphic models used for the development of graphic applications, making compromises between the degree of realism achieved and the interaction capabilities of users. – Propose advanced solutions in new contexts, as well as support systems for service-based business processes, in order to maximise the return on investment in software applications. – Evaluate the different aspects and implications (social, legal, security-related, ethical, ecological, etc.) arising from the use of IoT devices and platforms, human-machine interfaces, intelligent and immersive environments, and digital transformation in the development of software systems. – Identify and assess software features in terms of usability, accessibility, security, reliability, performance and IT ethics, among others, and analyse how these aspects affect the quality of software systems.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Desarrollo de Software por la Universidad de Granada

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– Visualisation, Immersive Environments and Videogames – Multimodal Interfaces and Interactive User Experiences Design and Development – Internet of Things Engineering and Digital Transformation

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.

Specific admission requirements

In addition to the entry requirements, the following admission criteria apply: – Students from countries where Spanish is not the official language or who have not completed an entire undergraduate degree in this language must accredit at least a B2 level of Spanish according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
https://docencia.ugr.es/sites/vic/docencia/public/inline-files/Normativa_de_evaluacion_y_calificacion_EN.pdf

More info on academic regulations at: 

https://ugrcat.ugr.es/en/about-ugr/#regulations