Software Development - International Systems

Key programme benefits to future students

Fundamental and well-rounded software development knowledge.



Understanding of principles of software localisation, internationalisation and translation technology with close links to industry requirements and practices.



End-of studies project to showcase learning and develop independent skills.

Software Development: International Systems



Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Research Methods

• Software Engineering Development Paradigms

• Language Engineering and Translation Technology

• Programming 1

• Best Practice Software Internationalisation



Spring Modules

• Introduction to Web Development

• Software Engineering Requirements

• Programming 11

• Human Computer Interaction

• Quantitative Research Methods



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Software Testing and Inspection

• Software Design

• Database Systems

• Dissertation 1



Spring Modules

• Mobile Application Development

• Translation Technology Systems

• Dissertation 2

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8,) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any non-computing discipline. Example disciplines include, but are not limited to, linguistics, arts, humanities, social sciences, science, business, health and medicine.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

2 years full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates from this programme will be able to develop software systems, customized for individual locales. They will also be capable of researching new trends and approaches in software development and software internationalisation autonomously, and thus contribute to the ongoing expansion of Ireland’s software development/software localisation sectors. Illustrative careers include: Junior Software Developer; Requirements Engineer; Database Developer; Software Tester; Front-end Developer; Localisation Engineer; Translation Technology Consultant; Internationalisation Consultant; Technical Product Owner.