MSc in Computer Science (Advanced Software Development)

at TU Dublin

Specialist Core Modules

• Programming Paradigms: Principles & Practice
• Software Design
• Advanced Databases
• Systems Architectures
• Web Application Architectures
• Secure Systems Development
   

Critical Skills Core Modules

• Research Writing & Scientific Literature
• Research Methods and Proposal Writing
• Research Project & Dissertation or a Team Project
   

Option Modules

• Geographic Information Systems
• Universal Design
• Programming for Big Data
• Problem Solving, Communication and Innovation
• Social Network Analysis
• User Experience Design
• Security
• Deep Learning
• Speech & Audio Processing
   

Students can also take specialist core modules from the Data Science stream as option modules, subject to availability and schedules.

The minimum admission requirements for entry to the MSc programme are a BSc (Honours) in Computer Science or a Computer Engineering programme at level 2.1 or at level 2.2 with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Applicants with other qualifications at Honours 2.1 level or better and relevant experience may also be considered.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on academic grades and any work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview.

The fees for MSc in Computer Science (Advanced Software Development) may vary from €21,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Graduates completing the MSc will be qualified to take up strong technical roles in software development teams in a range of organisations. Specific opportunities include: software developer, software engineer, test engineer, software designer, systems analyst, web developer, technical consultant.