Overview
It is designed to equip students with a detailed knowledge of software engineering and its application in the field of communications systems.
CONTACT
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering Webpages - click here
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Course Director:
Dr Ciaran MacNamee
Tel : 353-61-213470
Email : ciaran.macnamee@ul.ie
Graduate Profile
The Masters in Computer and Communications Systems is designed to produce graduates with in-depth skills in the computer and telecommunications areas. Prospective careers for such graduates include the design of computer networking hardware and software, and the planning, research, design and development of future telecommunications systems.
Entry Requirements
The principal entry requirement for either course is an honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a numerate discipline. An interview may be part of the admission process.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
- English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
- A one page supporting statement
- A copy of your birth certificate
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
