MSc in Applied Computing for Technologists
Part time - DT093A
Programme co-ordinator
Dr Barry Duignan
Civil and Building Services Engineering
College of Engineering & Built Environment
Dept of Engineering Computation DIT Bolton Street Dublin 1
T: 01 402 3881
F: 01 402 3999
E: barry.duignan@dit.ie
Duration
Part Time - 2 Years
Closing date
Open for applications for Sept 2013
Start date
September 2013
Introduction
Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response. If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.
This programme is a two-year part-time course leading to a Master of Science Degree. It is specifically aimed at candidates holding a professional qualification or equivalent in the Technological or related disciplines. The course is aimed at providing graduates with a high level of applied computing skills. The successful graduates will be able to apply and develop these technologies successfully in their own professional areas.
Course Content
12 one-semester taught modules, each worth 5 ECTS credits, must be completed from the following set:
| Operating Systems | Programming in Java |
| Networks | Algorithms & Data Structures |
| Database Systems | Software Engineering |
| Artificial Intelligence | Software Management |
| Image Processing | Introduction to Numerical Methods |
| Image & Video Compression | Numerical Methods for ODEs & PDEs |
| Graphics & Computer Modeling | Engineering Systems Simulation |
| Advanced Rendering & Animation |
Students successfully completing the 12 taught modules will be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma award. For the MSc award, students must additionally complete a research dissertation, worth 30 ECTS credits.
Assessment
Each taught module is assessed via course work assignments and an end-of-semester exam. Coursework is worth up to 40% of each module's mark. The dissertation will be assessed on the research work carried out and the presentation of the thesis.
Location
Faculty of Engineering, DIT Bolton Street, Dublin 1
Timetable / Hours
Students will normally be required to attend for two evenings per week for formal classes. The first year programme will be delivered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The second year programme will be delivered on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Students should note that they will be required to attend on other occasions and / or at other times. Students are advised that they should have access to computer facilities outside of the DIT.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Second Class Honours degree (2.2 grade or higher) in engineering or a related discipline.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.
Award
Graduates are eligible for the award of Master of Science in Applied Computing for Technologists, of the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Career Opportunities
This course will provide engineers and technologists with a strategic understanding of applied computing. It will equip the successful graduate for a career as a computing specialist in engineering, technology or the computing industry. The graduates of this course have been particularly successful in gaining employment in the IT industry in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
EU Fees for 2012/2013
For information on part time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 please click here
For further information on module fees for 2012/13 please click here
For information on funding please see this link Fees and Funding
