MSc 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

A three-year degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) in Computer Science (1H1) or an equivalent volume of Computer Science modules as part of a degree in a cognate subject.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree ((NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours 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

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore. 

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test  : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section

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.