MSc in Software Engineering
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 14,750 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* EU students: €6,169 | non-EU students: €14,750
Introduction
The MSc in Software Engineering includes the application of specialised knowledge and skills to develop different kinds of large, complex software systems. The programme also provides the opportunity to specialise in data analytics, extracting knowledge from large data sets. There is a continuous demand for software engineers and data analysts both internationally and nationally. This award will provide an opportunity for students, to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in software engineering and/or data analytics, including machine learning. The course consists of both a taught component and a project.
*New Data Analytics stream (stream 2)
Software Engineering involves the application of specialised knowledge and skills to develop different kinds of large, complex software systems. There is a continuous demand for software engineering graduates both internationally and nationally. This course will provide an opportunity for students to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in software engineering. Students will develop their ability to critically evaluate current software engineering research. The course consists of both a taught component and a project. It will equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of the theories, processes, methods and techniques of building high-quality software in a cost-effective manner. The course is offered in both full time and part-time mode (one day per week), with both versions having the same academic content.
Programme Objectives
- To equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of the theories, processes, methods and techniques of building high-quality software in a cost-effective manner.
- To increase the awareness of the opportunities offered by current research in Software Engineering and its application to current practice.
- To meet the industry's needs for graduates having the above qualities.
- To enhance graduates existing educational base and employment prospects.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme Content
The course spans a single academic year (12 months) and requires full-time attendance on campus. The course comprises ten taught modules which are taken in semesters one and two and a substantial project which is completed in semester three. Students who pass the taught element of the programme will be offered the opportunity to complete their project/dissertation in semester 3 and graduate with an MSc in Software Engineering. Students who do not want to complete the dissertation can opt to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering on successful completion of 60 credits.
Autumn - Semester 1
- CS6081 research Methods & Practice
- CS5721 Software Design
- CS5707 Software Development Paradigms
- CS5741 Concurrency & Parallelism in Software Development
Choose Stream 1 OR Stream 2:
Stream 1: Software Process and Analysis
- Software Evolution
Stream 2: Data Analytics
- Machine Learning and Applications
Spring - Semester 2
- CS5703 Sofware Quality
- CS5705 Human-Computer Interaction
- CS5722 Software Architecture
Stream 1: Software Process and Analysis
- Software Engineering Requirements
- Project Management and Practice
Stream 2: Data Analytics
- Applied Big Data and Visualisation
- Data Mining
Option to exit with Graduate Diploma (60 ECTS)
Summer - Semester 3
- Project