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Master of Science in Computer Science - Negotiated Learning University College Dublin University College Dublin, Ireland

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EUR 30560

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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EUR 60 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) is a uniquely flexible and innovative programme. It offers a negotiated learning model for students with an ICT background that allows you to customise your learning path and to tailor what you learn to your own specific needs and career aspirations. Module choices include several programming languages, cloud computing, bioinformatics, data mining, machine learning and information visualisation.
Once you are accepted onto the programme we will guide you through a student needs assessment to establish your prior experience, personal knowledge gaps and your career plans. You have the option to select modules with a very specific thematic focus or you may select modules from one of the pre-defined themes covered by the programme.

  • Purpose
    • This programme aims to provide students with a wide range of specialist learning opportunities that can be selected in a bespoke manner to suit the individual skills and aspirations of the individual.  It can thus serve both as a form of extended continued professional development, as a means to upskill or to reorient a technical career.  The programme is also suited as a foundation for advanced research within IT. An extensive variety of learning pathways is offered, with many modules grouped into thematic streams, providing coherent clusters in specific technical areas.
  • Education and subject description, professional values
    • It aspires to offer state of the art instruction in a very wide variety of technical subjects, leveraging the broad range of expertise available in the faculty of UCD.  For the student, it provides an opportunity to personally design a course of study that matches their specific goals.  Modules range over many technical specialities that are in high demand with employers.
  • Learning outcomes
    • Students will select modules from a very broad list, and will therefore encounter many different kinds of instruction.  Many students will take part in group projects of a practical nature. The variety of modules on offer ensures that students can develop both technical skills and enhance their critical thinking.
  • Approaches to teaching learning and assessment
    • Because of the variety of courses on offer, many different forms of evaluation may be used, including exercises, written assignments, programming challenges, literature reviews and end of module examinations.  The programme aspires to encourage the intellectual skills required to synthesise and integrate insights from many perspectives.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or ICT background .

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    30560

    Tuition Fee
    (EUR)

    EUR 60 Waived

    Application Fee
    (EUR)

    10000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Prospective Postgraduate Students

    Academic

    You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Graduate students under each College below.

    Details of graduate scholarships are also published on the Graduate Studies website, and depending on your area of study may also be listed on your School website. Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the (opens in a new window)Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School website.

    • College Awards and Scholarships
    • University Awards

    UCD Global Scholarships

    The scholarships administered by UCD Global are for students who will be charged non-EU fee rates only. If a student is charged EU fees following an assessment, they are not eligible for the scholarships advertised through UCD Global (though they may still be eligible for other UCD scholarships). For queries on this, please contact UCD Global. There are two scholarships administered directly by UCD Global.

    1. Global Excellence Scholarships which cover 50% or 100% of the tuition fees. Prospective students must submit an application for the Global Excellence Scholarship.
    2. All programme applications are assessed at the point of offer for International Student Scholarship (ISS) eligibility. No application is required. For detailed information please read the International Student Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

    Global Excellence Scholarship

    • All successful applicants to eligible full time programs are invited to apply to our prestigious Global Excellence Scholarship. The Global Excellence Scholarship is funded by UCD and aims to attract excellent candidates. Applications are open to applicants who already have an offer or conditional offer to study at UCD.

    Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

    • The Irish Higher Education Authority runs an annual competition to select 60 Government of Ireland International Education Scholars across Ireland. Applications are open to applicants who already have an offer or conditional offer to study at an Irish institution. Click 'Read More' to see how to apply.

    Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship

    • Lochlann Quinn School of Business applicants with the following statuses (Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept status) on their application are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships by our admissions and scholarship committee. Decisions are made based on your submitted application materials.

    Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship

    • Applicants with the following statuses (Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept status) on their application are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships by our admissions and scholarship committee. Decisions are made based on your submitted application materials.

    UCD IFY Scholarship

    • The UCD International Foundation Year Scholarship is awarded to students entering UCD through the International Foundation Year pathway programme. The scholarship is awarded at entry to the Foundation Year and lasts for the duration of the student's programme.`

    UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship

    • Students starting a PhD within the UCD School of Politics and International Relations are invited to apply for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship. Applications from all areas of the discipline including political science, political theory, international relations, European governance, computational social science, development and international political economy are welcome. Click on the Terms and Conditions for more information.

    UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships

    • Students at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School are invited to apply for a range of scholarships for international students. All scholarships are advertised on the UCD Smurfit Scholarships website.

    Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship

    • Applicants with the following statuses (Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept status) on their application are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships by our admissions and scholarship committee. Decisions are made based on your submitted application materials.

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