The course spans a single academic year (12 months) and requires full time attendance on campus. The course comprises ten taught modules which are taken in semesters one and two and a substantial project which is completed in semester three. Students who pass the taught element of the programme will be offered the opportunity to complete their project/dissertation in semester 3 and graduate with an MSc in Software Engineering. Students who do not want to complete the dissertation can opt to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering on successful completion of 60 credits.

Normally a primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or approved equivalent professional qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Computer Systems/Science, Applied Mathematics) at first or second class honours level. An interview may be part of the admission process. WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Qualification transcripts and certificates English language qualification if English is not your first language Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English A copy of your birth certificate (long document). A copy of your CV