This is a skills conversion graduate programme for individuals who hold a primary degree in another discipline (e.g., Arts, Commerce), and would like to enter into an IT related career. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. What will I learn? This conversion MSc introduces you to computational thinking and provides a thorough foundation in the practical aspects of modern Computer Science. On completion of the programme you will be able to: apply the core principles of programming to solve real-world problems and process different types of information; design, develop and query relational databases; demonstrate an awareness of the roles and interactions of hardware components, operating systems and networking; employ web application development concepts and technologies to design and create feature-rich and versatile websites.

Ireland is home to the world’s top 10 technology companies. It is known as the Internet and Games Capital of Europe and is among the world’s most technologically developed nations. There are excellent job opportunities, with 5,000 job vacancies in the sector at present. Some of the roles graduates of this MSc have worked in include the following: * Software Engineer * Computer Programmer * IT Project Analyst * Performance Engineer * SAP Support Engineer * Python Developer * Web Applications Developer * Business Analyst * Technical Analyst * Technical Consultant Companies that have employed graduates include IBM, Dell, Accenture, SAP, Mastercard, Computershare Ireland, Deloitte Ireland, First Derivatives, General Motors, Bearing Point, Logentries, AIB, Eircom and Paddy Power. High achieving graduates from this programme may also be eligible to pursue a graduate research degree in a Computer Science related field.