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Explore Our Taught Postgraduate Programmes


Side-by-side comparison of entry requirements, curriculum, and career outcomes

Computer Science or related discipline required

These taught postgraduate programmes require a background in computer science or a related discipline.

 

MSc Computer Science

MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

MSc Cybersecurity

NQF Level
NQF Level 9
NQF Level 9
NQF Level 9

Prior Background
Requires background in computer science or related discipline
Requires background in computer science, maths or related discipline
Requires background in computer science or related discipline

Approx. intake
30
30
30

Entry requirements
2H1 or equivalent
2H1 or equivalent
2H1 or equivalent

Schools involved
Computer Science
50% Computer Science / 50% Statistics
Computer Science

Duration
12 months
12 months
12 months

Core modules
  • Case Studies in Computing Entrepreneurship
  • Database Technology
  • Information Storage and Retrieval
  • Project Development Skills
  • Complex Systems Development
  • Scalable Computing for Data Analytics
  • Dissertation in Computing Science
  • Databases
  • Datamining
  • Deep Learning
  • Foundations of Statistical Data Analytics
  • Generalised Linear Modelling Techniques
  • Programming
  • Dissertation in computer science or statistics
  • Cryptography
  • Network Security
  • System Security
  • Hardware Security
  • AI and Security
  • Data Privacy and Ethics
  • Case Studies in Computing Entrepreneurship
  • Project Development Skills
  • Dissertation in Cybersecurity

Employment Rate
93% in 2025
84% in 2025
new programme, no employment data available

Sample Career Opportunities (not limited to)
Software Development, Software Engineer, New Technology Researcher, Project Manager, Blockchain Developer, IT technical lead, Mobile Developer, Java Developer, DevOps Consultant, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Engineer
Data Scientist, Big Data Development, Business Intelligence Analyst, Customer Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Science and Modelling, Data Warehouse Management, Fraud and Risk Analysis, Credit Analyst
Security Monitoring Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer, Network Engineer, Cloud Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer

Sample companies recruiting graduates
Ericsson, IBM, NetApp, SAP, Avantade, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Qualcomm, SAP, Amazon Web Services, Swiftqueue
Citibank, Accenture, Fiserv Inc, Dell Technologies, Allied Irish Bank, Zanadoo, An Post, Apple, Bank of Ireland, EY Ireland, Uisce Eireann, Getvisibility
Companies employing cyber security professionals: Accenture, EY Ireland, ESB, Fidelity Investment, Google, Microsoft, etc.

Salaries - Morgan McKinley Salary Guide 2025
Software Engineer (Cork)
  • 0-3 years: €30,000 - €45,000
  • 3-5 years: €45,000 - €60,000
  • 5+ years: €60,000 - €80,000
Data Scientist (Cork)
  • 0-3 years: €45,000 - €55,000
  • 3-5 years: €55,000 - €70,000
  • 5 + years: €70,000 - €90,000
Security Architect Salaries (Cork)
  • 0-3 years: €60,000 - €70,000
  • 3-5 years: €70,000 - €80,000
  • 5+ years: €80,000 - €120,000

Conversion Programmes (No Computing Background Required)

Taught postgraduate programmes designed for graduates new to computing.

 

MSc Interactive Media

HDip in Applied Computing Technology

 NQF Level
NQF Level 9
NQF Level 8

Prior Background
CONVERSION COURSE
CONVERSION COURSE

Course Code
CKR05
CKRO08

Approx. Intake
40
40

Entry Requirements 
2H2 or equivalent in any discipline, provided there is no significant overlap
Graduate of any degree

Schools Involved
Computer Science
Computer Science

Duration
12 months
9 months

Core Modules
  • Authoring
  • Web Development for Digital Media
  • Graphics for Interactive Media
  • Audio and Sound Engineering
  • Digital Video Capture and Packaging
  • 3D Graphics and Modelling
  • Future and Emerging Interaction Technologies
  • Internet-based Applications
  • Digital Video Compression and Delivery
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Mobile Multimedia
  • Audio Processing
  • Dissertation in Interactive Media
  • Web Development
  • Internet Computing
  • Introduction to Relational Databases
  • Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving
  • Multimedia
  • Systems Organization
  • Computing in Society
  • Usability Engineering

Average Employment Rate
66% average 2021-2025
64% average from 2021-2025 (some graduates progress to further education, eg. MSc Computing Science)

Sample Career Opportunities (not limited to)
Unity Developer, UX Design, Content Designer, Digital Accessibility Expert, Front-end Developer,  Technical Writer, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, IT Support Analyst, Junior Software Engineer, Mainframe Developer, Media Technician, Multimedia Designer, Mobile Application Developer, Media Analyst, Virtual Reality Developer, Mixed Reality Designer/Developer 
Programmer, Junior Developer, Android App Developer, ICT Officer, Information Developer, Enterprise Technical Support Analyst, Service Desk Technician, Software Developer, IT Engineer, Junior Software Engineer, Product Technologist, Python Developer, Systems Integration Engineer, Technical Support, Technical Writer, IT Analyst, Data Analyst

Sample Companies/Types of Recruiting Graduates
IBM, Aspiegel, IBM, Nexus Inclusion, Wavebreak Media, Teamwork, Insight Multimedia, Pinta, VMWare, Media HQ, Eton, Johnson Controls, PFH group, Apple, HP, Siemens, Intel, Digisoft TV, Xanadu Consulting 
Dell EMC, Apple, Accenture, McAfee, Apple, VEC and Quest Software, Do-it Tech, PFH Technology Group, Johnson Controls, Health Service Executive, Cognizant, Liebherr, R3, Nirto Cell, Everseen

 

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