In recent years Software Engineering has undergone a shift in emphasis from the traditional, process-oriented approach to more lightweight approaches where the emphasis is on the programmer, and the development of flexible, maintainable code. This masters programme aims to provide the industrial software engineer with the foundational skills necessary to apply these new developments in their own work.

This masters programme is especially geared at industry-based software engineers and so is not suitable for new graduates.

Part-Time Programme
This two-year, January-start, part-time degree is aimed at software engineers currently working in industry, and the programme structure reflects this. Six intensive modules are taken at a rate of three a year. Each module is one week in duration, with a written examination taking place usually in the subsequent summer examination period. More details...

Full-Time Programme
A one-year, full-time programme commences in September. More details...

UCD is ranked as the top university for Computer Science in Ireland, and is the only Irish University to be ranked within the top 100 in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. More details...