Master of Software Development – Heartland Education

At a glance

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Duration

12 months

Points

180

Tuition

NZ$74,150 for the full programme, international, 2026

IELTS

6.0 overall, no band below 5.5

Academic entry

A bachelor degree that is not in computer science, with at least a B average

Intakes

July

Official programme page

Fees and entry requirements published by the institution. See the source page Checked 18 August 2026. Providers revise these every year, so confirm the current figure before you commit to anything.

Next step

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An intensive twelve month, 180 point programme starting in July. Entry requires a bachelor degree that is not in computer science, so this is a route built for graduates crossing into software from another field rather than continuing in it.

Where this leads

These Green List occupations are relevant to this programme, and each carries a defined pathway to residence. Relevant is not the same as qualifying: several engineering roles ask for an accredited undergraduate engineering degree or an Engineering New Zealand letter, which a master's does not supply. Read the requirement on the role itself.

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Software Engineer

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all…