Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc in Interactive Media

The MSc in Interactive Media is a conversion course designed for graduates from various disciplines who wish to acquire skills in demand by the IT sector. This intensive taught course focuses on the practical and technical aspects of interactive media, aiming to equip students with a thorough understanding of the technology and industry-standard tools used in the digital media sector.

Course Outline

The MSc in Interactive Media is a taught program that can be taken full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. The course structure includes:

• Core modules (60 credits)
• Dissertation (30 credits)

Core Modules

Full-time students take 30 credits, while part-time students choose three modules each year (15 credits), totaling six separate modules over two years (30 credits).

Modules - Semester 1

• CS6100: Authoring (5 credits)
• CS6101: Web Development for Digital Media (5 credits)
• CS6102: Graphics for Interactive Media (5 credits)
• CS6103: Audio and Sound Engineering (5 credits)
• CS6104: Digital Video Capture and Packaging (5 credits)
• CS6111: 3D Graphics and Modelling (5 credits)

Modules - Semester 2

Full-time students take 30 credits, while part-time students take 15 credits.

• CS6105: Future and Emerging Interaction Technologies (5 credits)
• CS6113: Internet-based Applications (5 credits)
• CS6114: Digital Video Compression and Delivery (5 credits)
• CS6115: Human-Computer Interaction (5 credits)
• CS6116: Mobile Multimedia (5 credits)
• CS6117: Audio Processing (5 credits)

Project Phase (After Period 2)

• CS6200: Dissertation in Interactive Media (30 credits)

Course Practicalities

• Lectures: 12 hours per week (full-time), 6 hours per week (part-time)
• Laboratory sessions: 6 hours per week (full-time), 3 hours per week (part-time) Students are expected to undertake independent reading and study.

Why Choose This Course

This conversion course is intended for graduates without a Computer Science degree who wish to attain skills in demand by the IT sector. The course aims to equip students with qualifications relevant to the multimedia, broadcast, games, web, social media, and general ICT industries.

Requirements

• Open to graduates of any discipline with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honors degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Applicants without the requisite primary degree are subject to the approval of the School and the College of Science, Engineering, and Food Science under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• For applicants with qualifications completed outside of Ireland, equivalent entry academic grades are required.
• International/Non-EU applicants must meet the required entry academic grade and English language requirements.

Fees and Costs

• EU fee: Full-time 8,000, Part-time 4,800
• Non-EU fee: 28,000
• Deposits are non-refundable in all cases.

How to Apply

1. Check dates for the application process.
2. Gather supporting documents, including original qualification documents and transcripts.
3. Apply online through the UCC online application portal. The closing date for non-EU applications is open until all places are filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Contact Details

For queries regarding course content or timetables, please contact the relevant department.

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