This masters degree provides graduates with the knowledge and in-depth technical understanding of the key concepts required to design and build dependable software systems. This will be achieved by bringing together the theory and practice of software development through participation in research driven and commercially relevant projects. Three partner universities collaborate to deliver the programme, each with unique specialised expertise in software development. Courses are all taught in English.
| College | Maynooth University |
| Course ID | 131584 |
| Course Location | Maynooth, Kildare |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | 2 years Full-time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | An honours degree in computer science or a related discipline with a grade of 60% (equivalent to a B, 2.1, or assez bien) or above. Extensive industrial experience may be considered as equivalent to academic qualification. For international students whose first language is not English, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. |
| Career Path | Graduates will be equally suited to a career in research where they will develop new techniques for developing more dependable software, or a career in project leadership in industry where they will develop dependable industrial strength software. |
| Course Code | MHG60 |

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