Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSSDISTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years, Full-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Tabea De Wille
Email: tabea.dewille@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and expertise required to develop software systems for deployment in different international and cultural locales. It is aimed at students who hold a primary degree in another discipline and builds on key transferable outcomes that they bring from that degree: outcomes like self-learning, communication and critical thinking.

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and expertise required to develop software systems for deployment in different international and cultural locales. It is aimed at students who hold a primary degree in another discipline and builds on key transferable outcomes that they bring from that degree: outcomes like self-learning, communication and critical thinking.

It will provide students with the opportunity to gain state-of-the-art knowledge in a wide range of software development activities like requirements analysis, software design, implementation and testing. It will couple this with specialist knowledge in the field of customizing systems for different (international and cultural) markets, through the inclusion of modules on language engineering and translation technology. As such, it serves the continuous demand that exists for software development graduates, both nationally and internationally.

The course is offered over 2 academic years (Autumn and Spring semesters) and requires full time attendance on campus. It consists of a taught element over the 2 years and a dissertation that runs concurrent with the taught element in year 2. The total credit weighting of the course is 120 ECTS credits

Year 1
Autumn SemesterSpring Semester
  • Research Methods
  • Programming 1
  • Software Engineering Development Paradigms
  • Language Engineering & Translation Technology
  • Best Practice Software Internationalisation
  • Programming 11
  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Software Engineering Requirements
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Quantitative Research Methods
Year 2
Autumn SemesterSpring Semester
  • Software Design
  • Software Testing and Inspection
  • Database Systems
  • Dissertation Part 1 

 

 

  • Mobile Applications Development
  • Translation Technology Systems
  • Dissertation Part 2 

Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in any discipline where knowledge from that degree could be usefully complemented by the state-of-the-art, software development/engineering expertise that this course offers.  Example disciplines include, but are not limited to, Linguistics, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Business, Health and Medicine.  Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7,900 per annum*

Non-EU - €20,100 per annum*

*Please note year two fees are subject to change

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

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Graduates from this programme will be able to develop software systems, customized for individual locales. They will also be capable of researching new trends and approaches in software development and software internationalisation autonomously, and thus contribute to the ongoing expansion of Ireland’s software development/software localisation sectors. Illustrative careers include:

Junior Software Developer;
Requirements Engineer;
Database Developer;
Software Tester;
Front-end Developer;
Localisation Engineer;
Translation Technology Consultant;
Internationalisation Consultant;
Technical Product Owner.