Description

About the Course
Technological innovation has been one of the driving forces behind Ireland's rapid growth and this Masters programme will help you to advance that innovation. The programme extends your education and skills and prepares you for an active role in a dynamic and evolving industry.

The MSc degree has been designed to give students an insight into the world of academic and industrial computing research. By focusing on today's hot topics, students will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how things work. In so doing you will develop the skills necessary to carry out innovative work within the discipline of computing. Students who complete this Masters degree will gain the ability to research and master technical issues, to analyse and present findings coherently, and to document their work in a professional manner.

Progression
Students who obtain a second class honours or higher are eligible to be considered for entry onto a doctoral degree.

Careers
The course is designed with major input from the computing industry. As a result it is up-to-date and highly relevant, making graduates very attractive to employers. You will find opportunities as technical applications developers and consultants, systems analysts, database administrators, network managers and other leading computing science roles, in academia. Industry research and development roles in the creation of new technologies will also present themselves.

Highlights

Course Content
Students undertaking the MSc programme will be required to complete any three of the following modules (modules are offered subject to demand):

Concurrency
Computer Graphics
Advanced Databases
Telecommunications Networks and Services
The Theory of Programming Languages
Network Security
Distributed Systems
AI and Robotics
In addition students must undertake an individual project - developing an application in an emerging area of technology to strict academic standards.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Computer Science / It
• Graphic Design
• Technology

Cost in US$:

Approx. 16,000 USD to 20,000 USD

Program Fees Include:

For students qualifying to enter the program at the Master's level and study for one year, the cost for tuition only is approximately 12,000 USD. For students requiring more background prior to starting the Master's component and who take in addition the Graduate Diploma, lasting a total of two years, the cost for tuition only is approximately 19,000 USD. These prices do not include food, travel or accommodations and are subject to slight variation with exchange rates. Students can expect to spend an additional 10,000 USD per year on personal and living expenses.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

A limited number of partial scholarships are available to exceptional students.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

1975