Software Design & Development

This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry. The skills developed in this programme include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in research and its application in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain. Students can exit this programme after Year One with a Higher Diploma (1SD1).



Course Outline

The programme includes such modules as:

Databases

Software Engineering

Programming in Java

Object-Oriented Programming

Internet Programming

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

Computer Networks

Research Methods

Software Design and Development Project

The programme’s modules comprise:

• Databases;

• Software Engineering;

• Algorithms and Logical Methods;

• Object-Oriented Programming;

• Internet Programming;

• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems;

• Computer Communications.



Module details for MSc:

CT5117: Research Project Semester 1 & 2

CT537: Software Engineering 1 Semester 1

CT870: Internet Programming Semester 1

CT853: Algorithmic & Logical Methods Semester 1

CT511: Databases Semester 1

CT874: Programming I Semester 1

CT861: Computing Architecture & Operating Systems Semester 1

CT875: Programming II Semester 2

CT548: Object Oriented Software Design & Development Semester 2

CT5127: Computer Networks and Data Communications Semester 2

Candidates must have a minimum 2.1 honours (Level 8) undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification). If applicable, applicants require a GPA score of 3.0 (or equivalent international qualification) and an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing ability band and no less than 6 in any other bands. (or equivalent international qualification).

How to apply

We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.



Review/Closing Dates (for Taught Programmes)

For most programmes, University of Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specified closing date. Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.



Online Application

Applications to most postgraduate programmes at University of Galway are made online via www.universityofgalway.ie/apply (see "Application Weblink").

2 years, full-time. Students can choose to exit the programme with a HDip upon successful completion of Year One.

Next start date: September 2024.



Review/Closing Dates (for Taught Programmes)

For most programmes, University of Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specifed closing date*. Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.

Career Opportunities

A variety of opportunities are open to graduates in the software industry or in a range of other sectors, such as telecommunications, medical informatics, energy informatics, digital media, banking, and consulting. Many graduates continue with careers related to their specialised field of research. Companies/organisations that have recruited graduates recently include Fidelity Investments, Galway; Cisco, Galway; SAP, Galway; Hewlett Packard, Galway; and Ericsson, Athlone.