Course Summary
Upskilling For a Career in Software Development
These three Software Design & Development Programmes are aimed at candidates with little or no software development experience who want to pursue a career in the industry. The skills developed include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in research and its application in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for entry to the MSc is a Second Class Honours Upper (H2.1, or equivalent) from a recognised university or third-level college.
For the H.Dip, the minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honours Lower (H2.2, or equivalent).
For the MSc-Industry Stream, the entry requirement is a postgraduate computing qualification of at least 60 ECTS.
Application Details
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date: September 2026
Fees
Fees: EU
€6,390 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€6,250 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€17,500 p.a. (€17,640 including levy) 2024/25
MSc. fees in year 2 are €6,390 p.a. Non- EU €17,640 p.a.
HDip: EU €6,390 p.a. Non- EU €17,640 p.a.
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant—please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2024/25). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. A P1 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.
Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Duration
2MF2: 1 year, full-time (MSc—External Stream)
HDIP-SD: 1 year, full-time (HDip)