Software Engineering - MSc Graduate profile

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)
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This course can lead to the following sectors and careers

  • Software engineering
  • Software project management
  • Systems analysis
  • Software research and development  

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I joined MSc in Software Engineering at University of Limerick at a critical juncture of my career. After seven years as an Android app developer, I realized that while my technical knowledge was growing, I needed to step back and gain a more comprehensive understanding of software development. UL's SE master's programme delivered precisely that, and then some. Modules on areas like user experience, project management, and requirements engineering gave me a holistic perspective of software development, while courses in concurrent programming and software architecture helped me sharpen my technical expertise. 
 
The opportunity to then become a University Teacher at UL allowed me to further explore computer science academically, which I greatly enjoyed. Following a year of teaching, I joined Toast, Inc. as an Android Engineer. I can confidently say that the knowledge acquired during my time at UL has been hugely beneficial for being competent in this role.

Abishek Jacob Software Engineer at Toast Inc.

Area(s) of interest

Computer Science and AI
Engineering and Technology
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