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Computer Science (Advanced Software Development)

Overview

The MSc in Computer Science (Advanced Software Development) aims to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop the complex software solutions that organizations need to compete in the emerging global digital economy.

Target Audience

The target audience is those with an undergraduate qualification in computer science or software development.

Course Content

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

• Machine learning
• User Experience Design
• Deep Learning
• Natural Language Technologies
• Universal Design
• Programming for Big Data
• Problem Solving, Communication and Innovation
• Social Network Analysis
• Security
• Speech & Audio Processing

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for entry to the MSc programme are a BSc (Honours) in Computer Science or a related discipline 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.

English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants must present a minimum IELTS English proficiency score of 6.5 overall with at least level 6.0 for each component.

Career Opportunities

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

Course Details

TU Code

TU059

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

€3,350 Per Year
€6,700 Total Fee

Schedule

Teaching will be in the evening with classes starting at 18.00. Some critical skills modules are scheduled on a Saturday. Part-time students can progress through the course at their own pace. The recommended pathway to complete the part-time course in 2 years requires either taking modules two evenings (and 3 Saturdays per term) or for three evenings per week in each semester.

Delivery Mode

TU060 will be delivered in a blended mode: the majority of learning activities are delivered online. There is also the option of a number of onsite face-to-face touch points in each semester. These touch points include the induction event at the beginning of the academic year and face-to-face lectures and lab in weeks 1, 7 and 13 of each semester. In order to facilitate students who cannot attend, each face-to-face activity will be accompanied by an online version of the event, lectures and labs will be livestreamed from the classroom.