The MSc in Computer Science (Applied) offers students with degrees that include three years of Computer Science a personalised programme of advanced CS modules to enhance their knowledge and fit their strengths. Furthermore, students deepen their research and practical skills through a project and dissertation plus an industrial work placement meaning they will get the opportunity to apply the skills from the lecture hall and the research laboratory in a real industrial environment. This will be a key part of their training and enhance their employment prospects following their graduation.
Computer Science - Applied
Entry requirements
A degree that includes at least 3 years of computer science, achieved at 1st class or 2.1 honours degree level. For international student whose first language is not English, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.
Duration
2 years full-time (1 year full-time taught modules, 6 months taught modules and dissertation, 6 month work placement
Careers or further progression
Careers
Many students gain full-time employment with the company who sponsors their work placement. Graduates might work in companies such as Intel, Hewlett Packard, Google, Oracle, SAP, SISK and other private sector IT companies.
Further enquiries
Programme Director Dr Joe Timoney
Tel: +35317083847
Fax: +35317081848
Email: joseph.timoney@nuim.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-science
Address Department of Computer Science,
Maynooth University, Maynooth,
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Subjects taught
Course Structure
Year 1 is a personalised programme that complements the previous experience of the student. Topics include compilers, computational theory, programming language design, complexity as well as many elective modules in subjects such as graphics, neuro-computation, robotics and computer vision. In Year 2, students complete a project and dissertation plus advanced modules in object-oriented programming, requirements engineering, interaction design, databases, and cryptography. In semester 2, a 6-month industrial work placement (organised by the university, and usually paid) is arranged
Application date
All applications should be made through the PAC system.
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.
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Computer Science
The Department is a centre of excellence for the development of dependable software systems, offering science and engineering graduates the knowledge, skills and indepth technical understanding required to succeed in the software industry. The Department offers courses that combine academic research with industrial placements in the leading software industry companies in Ireland, nurturing a new generation of software engineers grounded in technological expertise.