Postgraduate courses in IT & Computers

GameCORE conducts both pure and applied research that focuses on the areas of Games Based Learning and Gamification. The research centre also conducts research in the areas of Ambient Assisted Living, Big Data, and Cyber security. GameCORE has strong links with industry, and has been involved with numerous collaborations, primarily funded by Enterprise Ireland and…

GameCORE conducts both pure and applied research that focuses on the areas of Games Based Learning and Gamification. The research centre also conducts research in the areas of Ambient Assisted Living, Big Data, and Cyber security. GameCORE has strong links with industry, and has been involved with numerous collaborations, primarily funded by Enterprise Ireland and…

Higher Diploma in AI Applications Course Overview The Higher Diploma in Science in Artificial Intelligence Applications is a postgraduate course which aims to provide an opportunity for learners with a related degree outside the computing arena as well as those currently involved within the IT sphere to refocus and reskill for careers that require AI…

The overall aim of this postgraduate conversion programme  is to provide learners with the necessary theoretical and practical skills, knowledge and competence, to gain a comprehensive, strong and specialised, foundation and practical understanding of the area of computing. On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to successfully secure professional roles at entry…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of computing and data science for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Data Analytics necessary for them to secure employment…

The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics for Business aims to provide an opportunity for learners with a degree outside the computing arena as well as those currently involved within the IT sphere to refocus and reskill for careers that require Data Analytics knowledge and skills. This programme is specifically designed for individuals with…

Overview Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade. This has created demand from graduates and employees for programmes specifically tailored to the skills required for a changing financial services industry. This is an interdisciplinary programme…

IT Management has become one of the most critical management functions within any organisation. IT plays an increasingly central role in all aspects of business delivery, from customer service to product delivery, sales management, security, data management and financial control. This programme enables graduates to gain a deeper understanding of the business and IT management…

IT Management has become one of the most critical management functions within any organisation. IT plays an increasingly central role in all aspects of business delivery, from customer service to product delivery, sales management, security, data management and financial control. This programme enables graduates to gain a deeper understanding of the business and IT management…

What is the MA in Interaction Design about? Interaction design focuses on shaping things for peoples use and behaviour and includes designing interactive digital products, environments, visual communication systems, and services. Interaction design is the synthesis and imagining of things as they might be, rather than focusing on how things actually are and is focused…

What is the MA in Interaction Design about? Interaction design focuses on shaping things for peoples use and behaviour and includes designing interactive digital products, environments, visual communication systems, and services. Interaction design is the synthesis and imagining of things as they might be, rather than focusing on how things actually are and is focused…

This course is a level 8 Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in IT Project Management. The objective of the course is to take graduates who have some knowledge of Computing and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in IT Project Management. It is designed to ensure that graduates are…

Log files contain valuable information for infrastructure management as most malicious exploits and intrusions leave their fingerprints all over log files and system performance issues can be identified from analyzing specific log data. In this module, the learner will evaluate log files and learn tools to extract associated valuable data for detecting cyber threats and…

The objective of the Masters in Cybersecurity Operations is to educate IT practitioners in responding to cyber-attack incidents. It examines the tools to identify threat actors. Models and frameworks are followed to manage the response. Data analytics can use tools such as machine learning to identify anomalies in organisational IT traffic. Cybersecurity Operations involves implementing…

Overview In computer science, Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. According to a recent report by Forbes, by 2022 AI skills will be required in every industry and could create up to 22 million new jobs globally. Recent…

Overview Given the ever-increasing volume of data that businesses have access to today, there is a demand for employees who have computational, analytical and business strategy skills who can inform business decisions to increase efficiency and an organisation’s value. This Master of Science in Business Analytics has been developed with the aim of providing learners…

Overview With increased availability of information about customer preferences and actions, production processes and supply chains, there is growing recognition of the economic returns from the use of big data and analytics. The Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013 sets out seven ‘disruptive reforms’ being prioritised with major potential to have a significant impact on…

MSc in Applied Software Development Course Overview The MSc in Applied Software Development seeks to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and competence in the area of software development. The programme is a specialist, postgraduate computing degree designed to produce graduates with the attributes required of software developers today and the ability to continue to develop knowledge,…

Overview According to ‘Cyber Ireland’, Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing industry internationally, for which there are a number of opportunities and challenges including $248 billion in cybersecurity spending worldwide by 2023. Ireland has become a significant base of international technology and security companies, with the top 5 worldwide security software companies in the world and…

The MSc in Data Analytics* is a postgraduate masters degree course aimed at IT graduates and professionals, and graduates from cognate/numeric disciplines. The majority of companies today realise the value of data driven business strategy and are in need of talented individuals to provide insight into the constant stream of collected information. Leveraging the value…

Overview The programme is designed for graduates of all disciplines wishing to pursue a career in Information & Library Management on a professional level. The programme also enables existing library personnel to obtain a professional library qualification for promotional purposes. This programme aims to provide learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work…

Overview The MSc in Information Systems with Computing is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end-to-end covering a wide range of information systems and computing topics. The programme is designed to create a deep level of knowledge and understanding in core areas such as programming, databases, web technologies and security while also offering…

Course Outline Our MSc Business Analytics programme is offered by the Cork University Business School at UCC. It provides students with a portfolio of business and analytical methods for solving problems and supporting decision making. This 12 month intensive programme will provide students with a specialism in business analytics as well as an extensive knowledge of business…

The Masters of Science (MSc) in Computing is a 1 year full time (2 year part-time) taught course which allows the student to study the framework of computer science from a theoretical point of view and apply this knowledge to the development of industrial software in a research led dissertation. Focus here is on ensuring…

The aim of this taught Master Degree programme is to produce graduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, with highly developed research capability, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to enable their professional development in the IT industry. This programme has been partially funded by the HEA IT Investment Fund. Graduates wishing to extend…

Designed specifically to address a growing need in the industry, the MSc in Network and Information Security at Griffith College is a 1-2 year programme which aims to enable students to develop robust and efficient network security plans, strategies and solutions. Delivered on a full and part-time basis.

Next start date February 2025 Open registration Limited spots Optional internship MSc: 2250 hours PGDip: 1500 hours Optional internship Online Dual degree MSc: 180 CAT (90 ECTS) PGDip: 120 CAT (60 ECTS) Employability plan MSc: £9,588 PGDip: £7,188 Enrolment Fee: £560   This MSc / PGDip Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare will provide a broad introduction to AI’s…

This course is a level 9 MSc in Computing in Private Cloud Technologies. The objective of the course is to take graduates who have an honours degree in Computing and/or an appropriate mix of academic qualifications and IT experience and augment their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in Private Cloud Technologies.…