Overview
Programme participants gain an integrated and critical knowledge of the skills and particular technologies used in ICT product development today. This fully funded MSc in Applied Software Engineering at the Technological University of the Shannon covers the fundamentals of contemporary software engineering and the tools, methods and techniques that support its applications.
What opportunities might it lead to?
This master’s provides excellent employment opportunities for graduates, leading directly to a full-time job as a software engineer at Ericsson’s Software Campus in Athlone. Historically, there has been a significant shortage of graduates in the ICT area. According to the Forfás Vacancy Overview Report, 35% of all difficult to fill vacancies were for the ICT sector, primarily for professional roles in software development, including software developers, database developers (with Oracle/SQL), web, cloud; with skills in Java, JavaScript, C++, and .Net the most frequently mentioned. This MSc in Applied Software Engineering will provide these technical competencies.
Career Prospects
Ericsson Product Development Unit in Athlone specialises in the provision of operations support systems (OSS) to telecom operators using advanced data and event management and visualisation techniques.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Architecture and Database Systems
- Computer Networks
- Applied Mathematics
- Agile Design and Testing
- Cloud and Computer Architecture
- Distributed Systems and Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 52 other Masters in Computer Sciences in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum 2.1 honours degree. Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Candidates will undertake a short preparatory course in advance of commencing the MSc to prepare and qualify them in the range of subject areas to be covered on the master’s programme. This course will lead to a Certificate in Software Engineering (NFQ Level 8) and is a pre-requisite for participation in the MSc in Applied Software Engineering.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Athlone
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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