| Course Name |
Software Design & Development |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
GYE03 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Application Date |
WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| PAC Application Information |
PAC CODE(S): GYE03 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years, full-time. Students can choose to exit the programme with a HDip upon successful completion of Year One. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
Candidates must have a minimum 2.2 honours (Level 8) undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification). If applicable, applicants require a GPA score of 3.0 (or equivalent international qualification) and an IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent international qualification). |
| Number of Places |
30 |
| Comment |
Expand+3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. It provides applicants with both a solid foundation in ICT in Year One, and specialist research and applied skills in their chosen research area in Year Two.
2. It provides a stepping stone to an exciting ...
Hide-3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. It provides applicants with both a solid foundation in ICT in Year One, and specialist research and applied skills in their chosen research area in Year Two.
2. It provides a stepping stone to an exciting career in either research or across very diverse applied domains—entertainment, enterprise, communications, finance, education, etc.
3. It can very much complement existing graduate qualifications, resulting in highly sought after skillsets, e.g., data science.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Your course
This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry. The skills developed in this programme include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a soli...
Hide-Your course
This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry. The skills developed in this programme include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in research and its application in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain.
The first year follows the normal academic cycle of lectures and laboratory sessions/tutorials, and provides students with a thorough foundation in IT skills. Time will also be spent on developing research interests/skills to prepare for their second year, during which students will conduct a research project and submit a thesis on their findings.
First year subjects include Databases; Software Engineering; Programming in Java; Object-Oriented Design; Internet Programming; Computer Architecture and Operating Systems; Computer Networks; Algorithms and Logical Methods; Research Methods.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
A variety of opportunities are open to graduates in the software industry or in a range of other sectors, such as telecommunications, medical informatics, energy informatics, digital media, banking and consulting. Many graduates continue with careers related to their specialised field of research. Companies/organisations that have recruited graduates recently include Fidelity Investments, Galway; Cisco, Galway; SAP, Galway; Hewlett Packard, Galway; and Ericsson, Athlone. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Séamus Hill
T: +353 91 495 232
E: seamus.hill@nuigalway.ie
Dr Hugh Melvin
T: +353 91 493 716
E: hugh.melvin@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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