Program Overview

Course Overview

Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing are closely related technologies. Cloud Computing provides the necessary infrastructure and resources for the development and deployment of AI applications. The overall aim of the programme is to develop a high level of intellectual awareness and professional competence in the area of software development in general while also acquiring more specific knowledge in the areas of Artificial intelligence and Cloud Computing.

Ireland’s reputation as a centre of software excellence is unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous firms generating €16 billion of exports annually. The sectors wide ranging activities include software development, R&D, business services and EMEA/International headquarters. According to the Forfás Vacancy Overview Report, the most difficult to fill vacancies were for the ICT sector, primarily for professional roles in software development including software developers in the areas of Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Cert

• Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade 06 at ordinary level in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish)

QQI

• Minimum entry (Level 8). A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award totalling 120 credits and including a Distinction Grade in at least three modules.

Mature Applicants

• Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

• International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Mathematics for Software Design 1.1
• Software Development 1.1
• Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.1
• Web App Development with AI 1.1
• Digitalisation for Connected Devices 1.1
• Communication for University 1
• Mathematics for Software Design 1.2
• Software Development 1.2
• Game Development and Immersive Technology 1.2
• Web App Development with AI 1.2
• Digitalisation For Connected Devices 1.2
• Communication for Engineering 1

Year 2

• Software Development 2.1
• Mathematics for Software Design 2.1
• Databases 2
• Software Development For Cloud 2.1
• Web Development 2.1
• Agile Methodologies 2.1
• Software Development 2.2
• Mathematics for Software Design 2.2
• Agile Methodologies 2.2
• Software Development For Cloud 2.2
• Visualisation for Digital Transformation 2
• Web Development 2.2

Year 3

• Software Development 3
• Software Engineering 3
• Software Development for Cloud 3
• Server-Side Web Development 3
• Networks 3
• Web Development 3
• Placement Preparation 3
• Placement for Software Design 3

Year 4

• Project 4
• Networks 4
• Management and Organisational Behaviour 4
• Data Visualization 4
• Data Mining and Machine Learning 4
• Security 4
• Distributed Systems 4
• Service Oriented Architecture 4
• The Engineer in Society 4

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from this course will be in a position to take up careers as game developers, software designers, database programmers and administrators, and technical salespersons. Typical employers include Ericsson, Valeo, Cisco, Avaya (Nortel), SAP, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Riverdeep, as well as financial institutions and SMEs.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere. Graduates with honours are eligible to apply to join the Master of Science in Software Engineering (level 9).