The course is offered over 2 academic years (Autumn and Spring semesters) and requires full time attendance on campus. It consists of a taught element over the 2 years and a dissertation that runs concurrent with the taught element in year 2. The total credit weighting of the course is 120 ECTS credits

Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in any discipline where knowledge from that degree could be usefully complemented by the state-of-the-art, software development/engineering expertise that this course offers. Example disciplines include, but are not limited to, Linguistics, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Business, Health and Medicine. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language) A copy of your birth certificate/passport