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    Software Engineering MSc

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    Limerick, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €20,800.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    €50.00
    App fee

    Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Limerick, IE. Tuition is €20,800.

    About the program

    One-year full-time program covering advanced software design, development paradigms, concurrency, quality, human-computer interaction, and architecture, with specialization in Software Process and Analysis or Data Analytics, including coursework, a substantial end-of-year dissertation project, and research methods.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Aug 31, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Jan 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score of 90 (internet based).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Ireland: post-study permission is generally provided via the Third Level Graduate Scheme (in practice, a permission to remain/work for graduates, subject to eligibility and timing).

    €10,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick is €20,800.
    Is Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick online or in-person?
    Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick is offered in-person.
    How long does Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick take to complete?
    Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second class honour, grade 2 (2:2)
    What work-permit options follow Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick?
    Post-completion work rights for Software Engineering MSc at University of Limerick: Ireland: post-study permission is generally provided via the Third Level Graduate Scheme (in practice, a permission to remain/work for graduates, subject to eligibility and timing).