Program Overview

Applied Software Engineering – MSc

Course Overview

The MSc in Applied Software Engineering is an exciting one-year full-time programme, funded by Ericsson Ireland and ICT Skillnet and delivered by TUS in Athlone, which covers the entire software development lifecycle – from the fundamentals of computing and software design to implementation and testing. The master’s is completely free to all participants and offers a stipend to offset living costs. The MSc also includes a three-month paid placement with Ericsson. Upon satisfactory completion of the programme, graduates are offered a permanent job as a software engineer with Ericsson in Athlone.

Programme Details

• Location: Athlone
• Duration: 1 year
• Level: 9
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Study Mode: Full Time / Part Time
• Department: Computer and Software Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this course, candidate must be:

1. Resident in Republic of Ireland
2. Irish or EEA national or resident in Republic of Ireland on a Stamp 4 Visa or Stamp 1G Visa

The programme is available to graduates with an honours Level 8 qualification who are eligible to work in Ireland. Candidates should preferably have a 2.1 Honours Primary Degree in a relevant discipline. This category includes (but is not limited to) Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Data Networking etc. but qualified applicants from any discipline with Problem Solving, Logic and Critical Thinking will receive consideration. Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Participants will not be entitled to retain any social welfare payments while attending the course as Ericsson is funding a Bursary to assist participants with expenses.

Course Modules

• Object Oriented Programming
• Data Architecture and Database Systems
• Computer Networks
• Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Agile Design and Testing
• Cloud and Computer Architecture
• Distributed Systems and Security
• Web Technologies
• Continuous Build and Delivery
• Self Management and Teamwork
• Group Project

Career Opportunities

Ericsson Product Development Unit in Athlone specialises in the provision of operations support systems (OSS) to telecom operators using advanced data and event management and visualisation techniques.

Further Study

Students can progress to an appropriate Level 10 on completion.