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The MSc in Computer Science (Applied) provides graduates holding three-year Computer Science degrees with a tailored curriculum of advanced CS courses to expand their expertise and align with their capabilities. Additionally, participants strengthen their research and applied abilities via a dissertation project coupled with an industry placement, enabling them to implement academic knowledge and research findings in professional settings. This practical component serves as a vital training element, significantly boosting career opportunities post-graduation.
A 3-year degree in computer science (2H2) or an equivalent amount of computer science as part of a degree in a cognate subject.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.