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Master of Science Software Design & Development (GYE03)

Ericsson R&D Centre in Athlone offer a number of scholarships to 2nd year M.Sc. students. The scholarships comprise a contribution towards fees plus a paid internship during which students will work on a supervised research or development actvity at the Ericsson R&D Centre in Athlone. A unique initative within IT at NUI Galway, this is of particular relevance to current recent graduates from any discipline interested in pursuing a 4th level qualification in Software with well defined career prospects.

For further details regarding these scholarships please contact Dr. Hugh Melvin hugh.melvinnuigalway.ie

General Information

Brochure : Overview of Programme

The MSc in Software Design & Development provides focused training in software development techniques, tools and essential academic foundations. The course also develops students’ research capabilities, and allows them to pursue a substantial research project in some aspect of computing. Graduates of this degree are likely to enter research and development careers, within the software industry itself, or in a broad range of other sectors.

The skills developed here are intended to supplement the qualifications already acquired by students in their undergraduate degrees. Graduates will therefore be able to compete effectively for positions in the software industry, as software developers and/or researchers.

During the degree, students will have the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area of interest.

Students may choose to graduate with a Higher Diploma in Software Design & Development having successfully completed the first year or may proceed to the second year.

Entry Requirements

The programme is open to candidates with little or no IT experience who have obtained an honours degree (level 8) (minimum second class) or equivalent. Experience in a numerate discipline is desirable. Students from the Higher Diploma in Software Design and Development that achieve a minimum 2.1 result may opt to transfer to the second year of the M.Sc.(SDD) (subject to places being available). Similarly, M.Sc. students may opt to exit after completing year 1 with a H.Dip.

Information for Entrants for September 2013

Subject List includes 9 core and grouped optional modules (worth a combined 8 ECTS)

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (4 ECTS)
Computer Communication (4 ECTS)
Algorithmics and Logical Methods (4 ECTS)
Application Programming (8 ECTS)
Internet Programming (4 ECTS)
Database Development (4 ECTS)
Software Engineering Methods (8 ECTS)
Research Methods / Software Design & Development Project (8 ECTS)

Options (subject to availability)

Graphics & Image Processing (Option) (4 ECTS)
Interactive Media Technologies (Option) (4 ECTS)
Formal Methods (Option) (4 ECTS)
Artificial Intelligence (Option) (4 ECTS)
Human Computer Interaction (Option) (4 ECTS)
Technical Writing (Option) (4 ECTS)
Cryptography (Option) (4 ECTS)
Computational Physics (Option) (4 ECTS)
Modelling I (Option) (4 ECTS)
Modelling II (Option) (4 ECTS)
Business Organisation (Option) (4 ECTS)
Communication in Organisations (Option) (4 ECTS)
User – Centered Design (Option) (4 ECTS)
IT Strategy (Option) (4 ECTS)

Objectives of the Course

To provide students with the necessary skills, conceptual frameworks, methods, technologies and hands-on experience of software development, as a basis for a career in the IT industry. Students will also acquire specialised knowledge of specific IT topics and develop advanced research and development skills. Graduates of this programme will be eligible to pursue a range of career paths, primarily in the growing field of research and development in both industry and academia.

Places

There may be a limitation on places available.

Duration of the Course

The course extends over 2 academic years ( full time ).

Important Dates

Closing Date for receipt of completed applicationshas been extended.

Fees

The fees for non-EU students for the previous academic year were approximately €13,500 Fees for the upcoming year have not yet been finalised.

This programme is supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) under their Graduate Skills Conversion Programme, resulting in a reduced fee for European Union citizens. This is subject to review each year.

Application Procedure

Applications to this programme can be made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) http://www.pac.ie/

Contact Information

M.Sc. SwD&D Programme Director (enquiries about academic matters): hugh.melvinnuigalway.ie

Postgraduate Admissions Office: http://www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/

The Fees Office (EU and non-EU citizens): http://www.nuigalway.ie/fees/June_2011/contact_details.html

Overseas Students Office (: http://www.nuigalway.ie/international/

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