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Software Engineering - MSc Entry requirements

Gain the skills and knowledge to put yourself at the head of the queue for software engineers and data analysts in Ireland and abroad.

Key information

EU fees per year €8,500
Non-EU fees per year €21,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)

Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8,) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as computer systems, computer science or applied mathematics. 

The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

International students

Checklist of documents

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • Copy of your CV – detailing your work experience 

English language requirements

Guidelines on completing your application  

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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