
University of Limerick
Software Engineering
Key programme benefits to future students
You will learn from leading experts in the field and have opportunities to be at the cutting edge of software engineering research via the Lero Sofware Centre.
The programme combines theory and practice. You will apply the knowledge gained to design and develop software systems in teams.
Ireland is a hub for the world’s largest software companies. There is continuous demand for software engineers and data analysts both nationally and internationally.
Subjects taught
Autumn Modules
• Research Methods & Practice
• Software Design
• Software Development Paradigms
• Concurrency & Parallelism in Software Development
• Choose Stream 1 OR Stream 2:
Stream 1: Software Process and Analysis | Software Evolution;
Stream 2: Data Analytics | Machine Learning and Applications
Spring Modules
• Software Quality
• Human Computer Interaction
• Software Architecture
Stream 1: Software Process and Analysis | Software Engineering Requirements | Project Management and Practice;
Stream 2: Data Analytics | Applied Big Data and Visualisation | Data Mining
• Option to exit with Graduate Diploma
Summer Modules
• Project
Entry requirements
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.
Duration
1 year full-time, on-campus.
Enrolment dates
Autumn
Post Course Info
Graduate careers
Prospective careers for graduates include software engineering, software project management, systems analysis and software researcher and development.
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Qualification letters
MSc
Qualifications
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Daytime,Full time
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