Applicants must provide the following:
An upper second-class (2.1) Honours degree grade or higher from a reputable university, in Computing or related discipline.
Official transcripts of all years of prior undergraduate third-level education.
Proven programming competence.
Candidates may be required to complete a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being offered a place on the course. Some modules may also require programming in Python and other languages.
A strong work ethic and the resolve to engage with a demanding but rewarding programme.
All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language. For this course, applicants are required to meet the
Band B (Standard Entry)
level as defined in the English Language Requirements page
Applications missing an English certificate may be rejected or experience delays in processing.
The M.Sc. in Computer Science – Intelligent Systems programme focuses on smart, interactive web applications and systems, which are becoming an integral part of our daily lives at home, in the workplace, and in social interaction. Designing and building these systems requires expertise in artificial intelligence, human language understanding and generation, web systems and applications, data analytics and knowledge engineering. This strand is closely linked to the school’s research groups involved in the ADAPT national research centre for Digital Content Technology. Is This Course For Me? This course is designed for graduates from a computing or closely related undergraduate background. Candidates with a good undergraduate Honours degree in disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, or statistics are also encouraged to apply, if they have acquired good programming skills. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their computing skills and experience.