National University of Ireland Galway

Galway, Ireland

MSc in Software Design and Development

Free Application Assistance

Computer Science

Specialization

2 years (full time)

Duration

$17,336 overall

Tuition Fee

fall

Intake

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Eligibility Requirements Rankings Program Description Program Curriculum

Eligibility Requirements for National Ireland Galway MSc in Software Design and Development

This programme is open to applicants who have a Level 8, 2.2 degree (or equivalent international qualification) from a recognised university or third-level college, and an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing ability band and no less than 6 in any other bands.

65/100

Bachelor's GPA Requirement

3 years degree

UG Requirement

Test Scores Requirement

Exam	Requirement
	6.5
	88
	58
	120

National Ireland Galway MSc in Software Design and Development Rankings

Universities Rankings- ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2019

#501-600

World University Ranking- QS 2021

#238

University Ranking- THE (Times Higher Education) 2021

#301-350

Global Universities- US News & World Report 2021

#599

PG Computers- THE (Times Higher Education) 2021

#301-400

National Ireland Galway MSc in Software Design and Development Program Description

MSc (Software Design & Development): This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry. The skills developed in this programme 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. Students can exit this programme after Year One with a Higher Diploma (1SD1).

MSc (External stream): This course is aimed at students who have already obtained a Level 8 postgraduate qualification in IT and are interested in pursuing an MSc qualification. As a distance-learning programme, it suits candidates who are in full-time employment and/or living abroad. The programme is in line with the University Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning in that it recognises prior academic qualifications. The aim of this initiative is to provide graduates with the opportunity to acquire qualifications for employment in the ICT area.

Higher Diploma in Software Design and Development: This programme is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience. It provides an academic foundation and broad technical training in software design and development. The skills developed in this programme include the core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain.