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Maynooth University

Computer Science

The course is intended for graduates whose primary degree included 3 years study of computing. On completion of the Higher Diploma participants would be expected to reach a level of competence equivalent to that of a four year BSc graduate in computer science.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the course are required to hold a 3-year university degree, or its equivalent, recognized by the Senate of the University with computing as one of its subjects. (Examples include BA degrees with Computing and degrees where Computing is a minor subject). Graduates with less computing than required are recommended to apply for the Higher Diploma in Information Technology MHG54. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:
• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth Unversity's TOEFL code is 8850

Duration

MHG58 1 year Full-time

Careers or further progression

Careers
The course brings graduates to a level equivalent to a 4-year degree in computer science and to apply for jobs in software engineering and IT. Graduates will be eligible to apply for MSc/PhD by research.

Further enquiries

Contact us about this course
Programme Director: Dr Adam Winstanley
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 3847
Email: admin@cs.nuim.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-science

Subjects taught

Students choose, subject to module prerequisites, 9 modules; modules chosen must not have been covered at this level in a previous qualification. In addition a project is required.

Application date

All applications should be made through the PAC system.

Closing Date: 30/June/2019

Course fee

In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.