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MSc in Computing Science

Ireland

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What will I learn?

This MSc programme will provide you with the skills required to understand the entrepreneurship and innovation required for the software industry. Many national and multinational companies employ computer science graduates in areas such as software development and engineering, artificial intelligence, systems and networks, database and systems security as well as mobile multimedia, modelling, research and development. In the final part of the degree, you will also get the chance to demonstrate the skills you have learned by completing a substantial research and development project.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€26,000.00 (US$ 27,864) per year
On Campus Accommodation - €700 - €900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€26,000.00 (US$ 27,864) per year
On Campus Accommodation - €700 - €900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have obtained either:A Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Computer Science or a closely related degree in which at least 50% of the credits must be in the area of Computer Science and IT and must include the following subjects: object-oriented programming and problem solving, data structures, operating systems, computer networks, relational databases and software engineering;OrA First Class Honours in a Higher Diploma (NFQ, Level 8) conversion course, such as the Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology at UCC; such conversion course applicants must have successfully completed programming modules to the value of at least 15 ECTS credits and have achieved a First Class Honours standard in those programming modules.Applicants from Grandes Écoles Colleges will be considered if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Cork

A globally recognised university where research excellence, student experience, and career outcomes come together.

  • Top 2 percent of universities worldwide (QS, THE)
  • Over 5,000 international students from 100+ countries
  • Over 90 percent of graduates in employment or further study
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