MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Dublin |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Computer Science by Negotiated Learning is a uniquely flexible and innovative programme. It offers a customisable learning model for students with an ICT background, allowing you to tailor your educational path to meet your specific needs and career aspirations. Students can choose from a wide selection of approximately 80 modules, organised into 5 streams: Foundations of AI, Networks and Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science, and Information and Communication Sciences and Languages. You have the option to specialise in a specific stream by selecting modules exclusively from that stream or to combine modules from multiple streams. Upon acceptance into the programme, each student will participate in personalised faculty-led Student Needs Assessment (SNA) sessions. These sessions are designed to evaluate your prior experience, identify any knowledge gaps, and clarify your career goals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Computer Science by Negotiated Learning is a uniquely flexible and innovative programme. It offers a customisable learning model for students with an ICT background, allowing you to tailor your educational path to meet your specific needs and career aspirations. Students can choose from a wide selection of approximately 80 modules, organised into 5 streams: Foundations of AI, Networks and Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science, and Information and Communication Sciences and Languages. You have the option to specialise in a specific stream by selecting modules exclusively from that stream or to combine modules from multiple streams. Upon acceptance into the programme, each student will participate in personalised faculty-led Student Needs Assessment (SNA) sessions. These sessions are designed to evaluate your prior experience, identify any knowledge gaps, and clarify your career goals.

Admission Requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with a Computer Science or ICT background. An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent in computer science or a related area or a minimum of three years’ relevant industrial work experience is required. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page at https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,720

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