Computing - Galway

This programme enables new graduates and established computing professionals to develop advanced thinking and technical know-how in a range of interrelated technology centric disciplines. The programme is designed provide you with cutting-edge theoretical and practical skills in emerging disciplines of computing. The knowledge and skillset that you will receive from this programme will help supercharge your career as an IT professional. The programme contains a mix of taught and research modules and places a strong emphasis on honing practical skills. Depending on the modules that you select, you can expect to spend much of each week working on practical computing problems in cloud-based environments using languages like Java, JavaScript, C and Python. Each of the course modules involves the use of modern and AI-enabled computing environments and programming libraries.



Who Should Apply?

Level 8 computing graduates, with good software development skills.

Modules:

Machine Learning

Embedded Systems & Pervasive Sensing

Software Quality & Testing

Cybersecurity and Secure Programming

Advanced Database Technology

Text & Sequence Analytics

Statistical Computing

Cloud Native Computing

Computer & Network Forensics

Research Methods for Computer Scientists

Masters Project

A Level 8 major award in computing (software development) or computer engineering (with a significant level of software development).

For non-native English speakers a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

1 year full-time, on-campus.



Study Hours

Students can expect to study 15-20 hours per week.

Start Date: January 2027.