Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSCETITFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year Full-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Chris McInerney
Email: Chris.G.McInerney@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This unique, skills focused and multi-disciplinary programme is designed to prepare students from Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (and other) disciplines for rewarding and challenging careers in industry or in jobs with an industry facing role.

The relevance of careers in / with industry for these graduates has been repeatedly emphasised by industry partners, many of whom have been involved in the design of this programme.

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking, design thinking and industry standard problem-solving tools to meet the needs of a variety of employers
  • Benefit from an extended internship in one industry employer or Design and manage a creative problem-solving process
  • Manage the complex analysis and application of data for planning and development
  • Effectively use data to tell the stories that help industries communicate, internally and externally.
  • Integrate knowledge of emerging technologies and changing industry practices, including AI, into the operations and governance of industry employers.

Full-Time:

Autumn SemesterSpring SemesterSummer Semester
  • Design Thinking And Collaboration In Industry And The World We Live In
  • Problem Solving Tools And Techniques
  • Introduction To Data Communications
  • Introduction To Emerging Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence And Governance
  • Data analytics with R
  • Advanced data story telling
  • Critical thinking for effective decision making
  • Emerging trends in industry
  • Linking learning
  • Industry internship

Or

  • Creative problem solving in and for industry research report

 

Internship opportunities will be offered following a competitive process involving industry partners and may not be offered in all cases.

The general entry requirement for entry onto a UL taught masters programme applies. Applicants must have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. Applicants with prior experience in industry may be able to apply for an exemption from the internship component.

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 - €7,600 - Non EU - €18,000 

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.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Graduates from this unique programme will be able to work in a variety of roles in and with industry, including strategy development and risk analysis; internal and external stakeholder engagement; product development and testing; managing corporate social responsibility; project management and others.