University of Galway
- Public University, Estd 1849
- Galway City, Connacht
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MSc Software Design & Development (Master of Science)
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- Course Duration2 Years
- IntakeFall: September 2025
Course Description
- This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry
- The skills developed in this program include core software development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in research and its application in a specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain
- A variety of opportunities are open to graduates in the software industry or a range of other sectors, such as telecommunications, medical informatics, energy informatics, digital media, banking, and consulting
- The program includes modules such as Databases, Software Engineering, Programming in Java, Object-Oriented Programming, Internet Programming, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Research Methods, and Software Design and Development Project
- Students can exit this program after Year One with a Higher Diploma (1SD1) as well
Start Dates and Fees
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Duration2 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 24140
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Rent (private accommodation) :6480.00
Bills (phone/electricity/internet) :1080.00
Food :2640.00
Clothes/laundry :600.00
Books/study materials/printing :480.00
Recreation :1920.00
Travel :480.00
Heating/Oil :180.00
Total :EUR 13860
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
A minimum 2.1 honors (Level 8) undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification)
If applicable, applicants require a GPA score of 3.0 (or equivalent international qualification)
Additional Requirements
- Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date
- Proof of English language competency
- Personal statement (approx. 600 words)
- Copy of birth certificate or passport
English Language Requirements
- IELTS : 6.50An average score of 6.5 across all components and a minimum of 5.5 in each band for the Academic version
- TOEFL : 88.00A minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum of: 7-11 Listening 16-17 Speaking 18-20 Writing 8-12 Reading
- PTE : 61.00Minimum of 61, with a minimum score of 48 in each section
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Computer Science and Information Systems QS
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- SpecializationProgramming Languages
- Course Duration2 Years
- 1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 24140
- IntakeFall: September 2025
- Application FeesEUR 50
- Exam ScoreIELTS 6.50
TOEFL 88.00
PTE 61.00
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