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A 3-year degree in computer science (2H2) or an equivalent amount of computer science as part of a degree in a cognate subject.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHG68

The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The course lasts two years. In year one, students will do 12 taught modules selected to complement their previous experience and knowledge. In year 2, semester 1 consists of an advanced module in programming plus a choice of optional modules. In addition, student undertake a major individual software project and preparation for work placement. In semester 2, students are placed within software companies to gain at least six months of relevant work experience.

Duration: 2 years Full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

COMPUTER SCIENCE (APPLIED) The MSc in Computer Science (Applied) offers students with degrees that include three years of Computer Science a personalised programme of advanced CS modules to enhance their knowledge and fit their strengths. Furthermore, students deepen their research and practical skills through a project and dissertation plus an industrial work placement meaning they will get the opportunity to apply the skills from the lecture hall and the research laboratory in a real industrial environment. This will be a key part of their training and enhance their employment prospects following their graduation. Commences September CSAF6 - COMPUTER SCIENCE (APPLIED) Credits: 60 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED CONCEPTS & ISSUES IN COMP.SCI. 1 CS430 5 1 ADVANCED CONCEPTS & ISSUES IN COMP.SCIENCE 2 CS431 5 2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & LANGUAGE PROCESSING CS404 5 1 AUDIO & SPEECH PROCESSING CS425 5 2 AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTICS CS427 5 2 COMPUTATION & COMPLEXITY CS370 5 1 COMPUTER GRAPHICS CS426 5 2 COMPUTER NETWORKS CS320 5 1 COMPUTER VISION CS410 5 1 CRYPTOGRAPHY CS416 5 1 IMAGE AND OPTICAL PROCESSING CS356 5 1 MACHINE LEARNING & NEURAL NETWORKS CS401 5 1 MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CS385 5 1 MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS CS380 5 1 NUMERICAL COMPUTATION CS417 5 2 PARALLEL & DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS CS402 5 2 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE DESIGN & SEMANTICS CS424 5 1 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES & COMPILERS CS310 5 1 READINGS IN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE CS434 5 2 ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION CS422 5 1 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & SOFTWARE PROCESS CS335 5 2 SOFTWARE VERIFICATION CS357 5 1 THEORY OF COMPUTATION CS355 5 2

Year 2

COMPUTER SCIENCE (APPLIED) The MSc in Computer Science (Applied) offers students with degrees that include three years of Computer Science a personalised programme of advanced CS modules to enhance their knowledge and fit their strengths. Furthermore, students deepen their research and practical skills through a project and dissertation plus an industrial work placement meaning they will get the opportunity to apply the skills from the lecture hall and the research laboratory in a real industrial environment. This will be a key part of their training and enhance their employment prospects following their graduation. Commences September CSAF62 - COMPUTER SCIENCE (APPLIED) Credits: 60 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING CS613 7.5 1 DATABASES CS621B 7.5 1 INDUSTRIAL WORK PLACEMENT CS363 25 2 MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE (APPLIED) PROJECT CS642 10 1 PRACTICAL CRYPTOGRAPHY CS616 7.5 1 REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING & SYSTEM DESIGN CS607 7.5 1 RESEARCH METHODS CS438 5 1 WORK PLACEMENT DOCUMENTATION CS362 5 2

Programme Director Dr Edgar Galván
Tel +3531474 7154
Fax +3531708 1848
Email edgar.galvan@mu.ie 
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/computer-science
Address Department of Computer Science, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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Graduates of the MSc in Computer Science (Applied) will be well placed to obtain positions in the software industry as programmers, designers and developers. In addition they will have an all-round qualification in computer science that makes them eligible for a wide range of computer-related positions.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site