Software Engineering - Athlone

International Students: We are delighted to welcome international students. Please direct all such queries to international@tus.ie

Year 1

Software Engineering Project

Software Design

Data Science

Service-oriented Architecture

Agile Build and Delivery

Database Systems

Computer Networks and Telecommunications

Data Visualization

Rich Internet Applications

Honours (Grade 2.2) degree in an appropriate engineering, computing or cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification. Appropriate experience (or appropriate qualifier) may also be required depending upon the degree qualifications. International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency: Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent result in internationally recognised Test of English.

Assessment Information

Included within the combination of assessment instruments for the programme are the following:

• traditional closed-book, time-constrained written examinations assignments

• project-type assessment


The assessment of performance is implemented on a phased-basis with an appropriate balance between continuous assessment and the final examination.

1 year full-time

Course Commencement Date: September

Career Opportunities

There is a high demand for skilled software engineering graduates resulting from the expansion of the software industry in Ireland and overseas.



Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.