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NDP: Graduate Skills Conversion Program (sticky suggestion)

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  • 06-06-2008 6:07pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭


    I want to suggest a sticky for the NDP's "Graduate Skills Conversion Program" to improve awareness of it. There are some great courses sponsored at a low cost of around €1,750 per annum this year I think.

    Links to the courses covered can be found here & here.

    Courses may have changed, but it is worth investigation if one is thinking of re-skilling.

    The courses sponsored in the last academic year were:

    University College Dublin

    HDip in Computer Science - Full-time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Full time
    MSc in Ubiquitous Computing - Full-time
    MSc/GDip in Computational Science - Full-time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Part time
    Grad Diploma/MSc in Health Informatics - Part-time
    MSc Advanced Software Engineering
    MSc Bioengineering - Full time and Part time

    University College Cork

    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Engineering) - Full Time
    HDip in Computer Science - Full time
    MSc Software Development for Computer Networks - Full Time
    MBS Business Information Systems - Full Time
    HDip in Business and Financial Information Systems - Full Time
    MSc Information Theory Coding and Cryptography - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full Time
    MSc in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full time
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Full time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Full time
    MBS Management Information Systems and Accounting - Full time
    MBS Business Systems Development - Full time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Full Time
    HDip Microelectronic Design - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Intelligent Systems for Business and Manufacturing) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Mobile Networking and Computing) - Full time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Part Time
    HDip in Computer Science - Part time
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Part time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Part time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Part time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Part Time
    HDip Microlectronic Design - Part time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Part time
    Higher Diploma in Applied Science - Biotechnology - Full-time
    MEngSc Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction - Full-time
    MBS Electronic Business - Full-time
    MBS Information Systems for Business Performance - Full-time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) Part Time
    Msc Interactive Media (Full Time / Part Time) replacing MSc Multimedia Technology
    MSc (Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing) Full Time
    MSc (Photonics) Full-Time and Part-Time

    National University of Ireland, Galway

    HDip in Systems Analysis (Business Systems Development) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Design & Development) - Full time
    Master of Information Technology - Full time
    MSc Software Design and Development - Full time
    MBS Electronic Commerce - Full time
    Ard Diploma I dTeicneolaiocht na Faisneise - Full time
    MSc in Communications Theory Programme - Full time
    MA/HDip in Digital Media - Full Time (Starting 2006/07)
    GDip in Systems Analysis - Part time

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth


    HDip in Applied Physics - Full time
    HDip in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Master of Computer Science - Full time
    HDip in Arts / MA (Applied Remote Sensing & Geographical Anal.) - Full time
    HDip in Software Engineering - Full time
    HDip in Music Technology - Full time
    MA in Computer Music - Full time
    Geographical Information Systems - Full time
    Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Full time
    Master of Software Engineering - Part time

    Trinity College Dublin

    MSc Computer Science - Full time
    MSc In Multimedia Systems - Full time
    Diploma Music & Media Technology - Full time
    MPhil Music & Media Technology - Full time
    MSc in Health Informatics - Full time
    MSc in Technology and Learning - Part time
    PGDip in Health Informatics - Full time
    M.Sc. in Bioengineering (Full Time and Part Time)
    M.Sc. in Computer Science (Interactive Entertainment Technology)

    Dublin City University

    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems- Full time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Business) - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Technical) - Full time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Full time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Full time
    Grad. Dip in Translation Studies/MA Translation Studies - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering ACCESS
    MSc in Bioinformatics - Full-time
    MSc in Security and Forensic Computing - Full time
    GDip/European MSc in Business Informatics - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Full time
    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems - Part time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Part time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Part time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Part time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Part time
    GD/ MSC in Plasma and Vacuum Technology - Part time
    MSc in E-Commerce - Part-time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Part time

    University of Limerick

    Grad Dip in Technical Communication/MA Technical Communication - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Computer Engineering - Full time
    MEng in Computer and Communications Systems - Full time
    M. Tech in Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Grad. Dip. Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Full time
    Masters in Interactive Computer Media - Full time
    Masters in Music Technology - Full time
    Grad Dip in Software Localistion/MA Software Localisation - Full time
    MA in E-Learning Design and Development - Full time
    Graduate Diploma of Technology in C. A Engineering and Product Design/Master of Technology in Computer Aided Engineering and Product Design - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems Full-time
    Msc in Software Engineering - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems - Part time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Part-time
    Graduate Diploma in Computing
    Graduate Diploma/Masters in Digital Media Development for Education
    Master of Science in Global Computing and Localisation - will replace Grad Dip / Masters in Software Localisation
    Graduate Diploma in Localisation Technology - will replace Grad Dip in Software Localisation
    MSc in Bioengineering - Full time and Part time

    National College of Art and Design

    MA in Art in the Digital World


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  • Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭ucdperson


    The current list can be found at http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding

    UCD at least has some extra ones in this new list, like the MSc in Business Analytics.


    University College Dublin
    HDip in Computer Science - Full-time
    MSc in Advanced Software Engineering - Part Time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Full time
    MSc in Ubiquitous Computing - Full-time
    MSc/GDip in Computational Science - Full-time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Part time
    MSc in Health Informatics - Part-time
    MSc Advanced Software Engineering
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time
    MSc in Management Science - Full-time (To be re-named MSc in Business Analytics in 2008/09)
    MSc in Management Science - Part-time (To be re-named MSc in Business Analytics in 2008/09)

    University College Cork
    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Engineering) - Full Time
    HDip in Computer Science - Full time
    MSc Software Development for Computer Networks - Full Time
    MBS Business Information Systems - Full Time
    HDip in Business and Financial Information Systems - Full Time
    MSc Information Theory Coding and Cryptography - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full Time
    MSc in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full time -
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Full time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Full time
    MBS Management Information Systems and Accounting
    MBS Business Systems Development - Full time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Full Time
    HDip Microelectronic Design - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Intelligent Systems for Business and Manufacturing) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Mobile Networking and Computing) - Full time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Part Time -
    HDip in Computer Science - Part time
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Part time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Part time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Part time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Part Time
    HDip Microlectronic Design - Part time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Part time
    Higher Diploma in Applied Science - Biotechnology - Full-time
    MEngSc Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction - Full-time
    MBS Electronic Business - Full-time
    MBS Information Systems for Business Performance - Full-time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) - Part Time
    MSc Interactive Media (Full Time / Part Time) replacing MSc Multimedia Technology
    MSc (Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing) Full Time
    MSc (Photonics) Full-Time and Part-Time


    National University of Ireland, Galway

    HDip in Systems Analysis (Business Systems Development) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Design & Development) - Full time
    Master of Information Technology - Full time
    MSc Software Design and Development - Full time
    MBS Electronic Commerce - Full time
    Ard Diploma I dTeicneolaiocht na Faisneise - Full time
    MSc in Communications Theory Programme - Full time
    MA/HDip in Digital Media - Full Time
    GDip in Systems Analysis - Part time

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth
    HDip in Applied Physics - Full time
    HDip in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Master of Computer Science - Full time
    HDip in Arts / MA (Applied Remote Sensing & Geographical Anal.) - Full time
    HDip in Software Engineering - Full time
    HDip in Music Technology - Full time
    MA in Computer Music - Full time
    Geographical Information Systems - Full time
    Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Full time
    Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Part time
    Master of Software Engineering - Part time
    Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering - Full time
    Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering - Part time

    Trinity College Dublin
    MSc Computer Science - Full time
    MSc In Multimedia Systems - Full time
    Diploma Music & Media Technology - Full time
    MPhil Music & Media Technology - Full time
    Master in Technology and Learning - Part time
    PGDip/MSc in Health Informatics - Part time
    PGDip/MSc in Health Informatics - Part time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time
    M.Sc. in Computer Science (Interactive Entertainment Technology)

    Dublin City University
    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems - Full time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Business) - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Technical) - Full time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Full time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Full time
    Grad. Dip in Translation Studies/MA Translation Studies - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering ACCESS
    MSc in Bioinformatics - Full-time
    MSc in Security and Forensic Computing - Full time
    GDip/European MSc in Business Informatics - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Full time
    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems - Part time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Part time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Part time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Part time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Part time
    GD/ MSC in Plasma and Vacuum Technology - Part time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Part time

    University of Limerick
    Grad Dip in Technical Communication/MA Technical Communication - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Computer Engineering - Full time
    MEng in Computer and Communications Systems - Full time
    M. Tech in Computer Aided Enterprise Performance Modelling - Full time
    Masters in Interactive Computer Media - Full time
    Masters in Music Technology - Full time
    Grad Dip in Software Localistion/MA Software Localisation - Full time
    MA in E-Learning Design and Development - Full time
    Graduate Diploma of Technology in C. A Engineering and Product Design/Master of Technology in Computer Aided Engineering and Product Design - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems Full-time
    Msc in Software Engineering - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems - Part time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Part-time
    Graduate Diploma in Computing
    Graduate Diploma/Masters in Digital Media Development for Education
    Master of Science in Global Computing and Localisation
    Graduate Diploma in Localisation Technology
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time


    National College of Art and Design

    MA Art in the Digital World - Full time


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭ixus


    Cheers for the update UCDPerson.

    I've been trying to find a link to the Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering in UCD but can't find it in any of the departments courses. You don't have a link by chance?

    I'd like to see some more maths specific courses on this list such as actuarial science, Quants and just plain old Maths. It might encourage people to improve in this area.


  • Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭ucdperson


    I've been trying to find a link to the Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering in UCD but can't find it in any of the departments courses. You don't have a link by chance?

    I don't have any connections with this course so have no suggestions other than the usual search etc, although I suspect it did not run last year, but I am not sure about that.
    I'd like to see some more maths specific courses on this list such as actuarial science, Quants and just plain old Maths. It might encourage people to improve in this area.

    As I understand it, the Skills programme presently supports IT, but not quant skills as such, even though the latter are also needed in the Irish economy.

    The closest courses in the UCD context to maths would be things like Computational Science or Business Analytics which contain both programming and maths.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,485 ✭✭✭Red Alert


    Stickied while it's current then so!


  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Jewelsster


    Hi,

    DCU has some new ones too that are just awaiting PAC codes to be activated (but for those interested in applying just PM me!)

    M.Sc. in Computational Science and Complex Systems (see: http://www.computing.dcu.ie/prospective/postgraduate/mcscs/index.html)
    and there is now part-time delivery of both the M.Sc. in Security and Forensic Computing (http://www.computing.dcu.ie/prospective/postgraduate/forensic/index.html) and the M.Sc. in Software Engineering (http://www.computing.dcu.ie/prospective/postgraduate/softeng/index.html)

    These websites are being up-dated so if you want any info on any of these, as mentioned, just PM me.

    j


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pisslips


    I applied to such a course in Cork, the Msc. Photonics.

    Apparently there wasn't enough interest...

    That was pretty much my only course.

    Can't do Mathsphysics in UCD, apparently there's not enough interest there either!!!

    To be honest it could be too late for me to be applying to other places now.

    And the P.A.C, is absolutely pointless imo, I pay about E35 for them to take my envelope, check that it has everything and then forward it!!
    E35 per institution....Well i only want one type of course, so to apply to four desired courses, one per university, it costs me E140?.......What a rip-off....I didn't actually do that btw, for that exact reason.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,485 ✭✭✭Red Alert


    Unstickying!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Shiny


    I'm doing the MEng in Telecommunications in DCU and there are
    loads in my class. :cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Darren1o1


    Given the current climate is there any indication if funding for this scheme will be continued?


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭00lk


    Hi

    I'm a manufacturing engineer with 3yrs experience, unfortunately the company I was working for shut its doors last november. I've been trying to find something since and got to a few second round interviews but i'm being told I lost out to someone with more experience. There are a lot of guys out there in the same boat in the manufacturing industry so competition is high.

    So basically I have been thinking of doing a graduate conversion course into IT or Accounting based on media reports that these are areas where there are shortages but from reading posts on this website over the last few days (recent graduates etc), it doesn't exactly inspire me with confidence.

    So i'm confused, 1) upskill and keep trying in manufacturing or 2) bite the bullet and do a grad. dip. in computing or similar. any advice??


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  • Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Darren1o1


    00lk wrote: »
    Hi

    I'm a manufacturing engineer with 3yrs experience, unfortunately the company I was working for shut its doors last november. I've been trying to find something since and got to a few second round interviews but i'm being told I lost out to someone with more experience. There are a lot of guys out there in the same boat in the manufacturing industry so competition is high.

    So basically I have been thinking of doing a graduate conversion course into IT or Accounting based on media reports that these are areas where there are shortages but from reading posts on this website over the last few days (recent graduates etc), it doesn't exactly inspire me with confidence.

    So i'm confused, 1) upskill and keep trying in manufacturing or 2) bite the bullet and do a grad. dip. in computing or similar. any advice??

    I have heard allot about acc people in the big 4 not being guarenteed work after graduate programs. I am not certain if this would be the way to go. Do you enjoy engineering, for instance out of your choice of careers would you stay there?


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭00lk


    Hi Darren101

    I wouldn't mind either profession to be honest. Anything with problem solving and figures suits me. You hear about IT grads and Accounting grads being in demand but there are plenty of people in the Graduate forums expressing how difficult it is to find work (and some of these have some serious qualifications) id like to stick with engineering but the longer your out of work....


  • Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Darren1o1


    00lk wrote: »
    Hi Darren101

    I wouldn't mind either profession to be honest. Anything with problem solving and figures suits me. You hear about IT grads and Accounting grads being in demand but there are plenty of people in the Graduate forums expressing how difficult it is to find work (and some of these have some serious qualifications) id like to stick with engineering but the longer your out of work....

    I am doing CAMME (Computer Aided mechanical and manufacturing engineering) in DCU. It is more towards newer technologies and research. IMO Manufacturing is on the way out hence my choice of this. With the government pushing research, seems like it would be reasonable choice (Also with the bologna process in engineering it will eventually be necessary). Business informatics seems like an area that is expanding and keeping with the research theme, Computation science seems to be growing in industry. People are finding work in alsorts of areas from CFD (Aerospace), banking, pharma etc...

    Personally I would say do whatever keeps your interest, while keeping an eye on employability. If you enjoy it you are more likely to succeed.


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭00lk


    Darren1o1 wrote: »
    I am doing CAMME (Computer Aided mechanical and manufacturing engineering) in DCU. It is more towards newer technologies and research. IMO Manufacturing is on the way out hence my choice of this. With the government pushing research, seems like it would be reasonable choice (Also with the bologna process in engineering it will eventually be necessary). Business informatics seems like an area that is expanding and keeping with the research theme, Computation science seems to be growing in industry. People are finding work in alsorts of areas from CFD (Aerospace), banking, pharma etc...

    Personally I would say do whatever keeps your interest, while keeping an eye on employability. If you enjoy it you are more likely to succeed.
    I had a look at DCU's website to see the CAMME course, its similar to UL's -- M. Tech in Computer Aided Enterprise Performance Modelling--- which would be closest college to me. I already have B.Eng in Manufacturing Eng and tbh neither of these courses are different enough to warrant going back to college for. Having said that, there would be some good skills picked up on this course.

    From interview experience there seems to be a lot of emphasis on project managment/Lean manufacturing/six sigma stuff.


  • Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Darren1o1


    For me this course is ideal. I am a Design Engineer and pushing towards research. I am not interested in manufacturing (I particularly am not interested in QA, too boring IMO). Maybe the PM course in Trinity (I hear it is good), may be an idea?
    00lk wrote: »
    I had a look at DCU's website to see the CAMME course, its similar to UL's -- M. Tech in Computer Aided Enterprise Performance Modelling--- which would be closest college to me. I already have B.Eng in Manufacturing Eng and tbh neither of these courses are different enough to warrant going back to college for. Having said that, there would be some good skills picked up on this course.

    From interview experience there seems to be a lot of emphasis on project managment/Lean manufacturing/six sigma stuff.


  • Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭ramblingcelt


    For those unemployed over 6 months (like myself sadly) Social Welfare may offer up to €1000 towards a part-time course provided you can show you are still available for work and attend periodic reviews. Fees are now €2,000 I believe. Am looking at one of the courses in DCU and one in UCD.

    Hope this helps.


  • Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Darren1o1


    For those unemployed over 6 months (like myself sadly) Social Welfare may offer up to €1000 towards a part-time course provided you can show you are still available for work and attend periodic reviews. Fees are now €2,000 I believe. Am looking at one of the courses in DCU and one in UCD.

    Hope this helps.
    What are you looking at? You could register PT and then just assign a full course load.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭ixus


    For those unemployed over 6 months (like myself sadly) Social Welfare may offer up to €1000 towards a part-time course provided you can show you are still available for work and attend periodic reviews. Fees are now €2,000 I believe. Am looking at one of the courses in DCU and one in UCD.

    Hope this helps.

    Interesting. Can you provide a link to somewhere with more details? Would the individual be entitled to any weekly social welfare?

    Found it.
    Check Previous Study

    If you already hold a third level undergraduate qualification, you can only apply for a BTEA to take an equivalent undergraduate course in very exceptional cases. You should contact your local social welfare office to discuss your eligibility before completing an application form.

    You are not eligible to apply for the BTEA if you already hold a postgraduate qualification.

    Payment
    My social welfare payment is one of the following:

    * Jobseeker's Allowance
    * Jobseeker's Benefit
    * Farm Assist

    If you qualify for the BTEA, your payment will be equivalent to the maximum standard rate of Jobseeker's Benefit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭ixus


    The latest offering:
    http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding
    Postgraduate Skills Funding

    The Graduate Skills Conversion Programme (GSCP) is a joint initiative with the Department of Education and Science and the Higher Education Authority, in response to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills needs, identified by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and the mid-term evaluation of the ATS programme. It is funded under the National Development Plan.

    The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with the opportunity to acquire qualifications for employment in the ICT area. A composite fee applies to all courses under the programme. For 2009-10 the fee is €2,000.

    Further information on these courses can be obtained by contacting the individual institutions administering the courses listed (please click on above link).

    Courses funded under the Graduate Skills Conversion Programme in 2009-10 can be found here

    University College Dublin
    HDip in Computer Science - Full-time
    MSc in Advanced Software Engineering - Part Time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Full time
    MSc in Ubiquitous Computing - Full-time
    MSc/GDip in Computational Science - Full-time
    Masters in Water & Environmental Engineering - Part time
    Grad Dip/MSc in Health Informatics - Part-time
    MSc Advanced Software Engineering
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time
    MSc in Business Analytics - Full-time (formerly MSc in Management Science)
    MSc in Business Analytics - Part-time (formerly MSc in Management Science)

    University College Cork
    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Engineering) - Full Time
    HDip in Computer Science - Full time
    MSc Software Development for Computer Networks - Full Time
    MBS Business Information Systems - Full Time
    HDip in Business and Financial Information Systems - Full Time
    MSc Information Theory Coding and Cryptography - Full Time
    HDip in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full Time
    MSc in Applied Sciences (Applied Physics) - Full time -
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Full time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Full time
    MBS Management Information Systems and Accounting
    MBS Business Systems Development - Full time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Full Time
    HDip Microelectronic Design - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Intelligent Systems for Business and Manufacturing) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Mobile Networking and Computing) - Full time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Modelling & Numerical Computing) - Part Time -
    HDip in Computer Science - Part time
    MEngSc Microelectronics - Part time
    HDip in Microelectronics - Part time
    MSc in Multimedia Technology - Part time
    MEngSc (Microelectronic Design) - Part Time
    HDip Microlectronic Design - Part time
    MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Part time
    Higher Diploma in Applied Science - Biotechnology - Full-time
    MEngSc Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction - Full-time
    MBS Electronic Business - Full-time
    MBS Information Systems for Business Performance - Full-time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) - Full time
    MSc in Applied Science (Computational Systems Biology) - Part Time
    MSc Interactive Media (Full Time / Part Time) replacing MSc Multimedia Technology
    MSc (Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing) Full Time
    MSc (Photonics) Full-Time and Part-Time


    National University of Ireland, Galway
    HDip in Systems Analysis (Business Systems Development) - Full time
    HDip in Applied Science (Software Design & Development) - Full time
    Master of Information Technology - Full time
    MSc Software Design and Development - Full time
    MBS Electronic Commerce - Full time
    Ard Diploma I dTeicneolaiocht na Faisneise - Full time
    MSc in Communications Theory Programme - Full time
    MA/HDip in Digital Media - Full Time
    GDip in Systems Analysis - Part time

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth

    HDip in Applied Physics - Full time
    HDip in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Master of Computer Science - Full time
    HDip in Arts / MA (Applied Remote Sensing & Geographical Anal.) - Full time
    HDip in Software Engineering - Full time
    HDip in Music Technology - Full time
    MA in Computer Music - Full time
    Geographical Information Systems - Full time
    Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Full time
    Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Part time
    Master of Software Engineering - Part time
    Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering - Full time
    Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering - Part time

    Trinity College Dublin
    MSc Computer Science - Full time
    MSc In Interactive Digital Media- Full time
    Diploma Music & Media Technology - Full time
    MPhil Music & Media Technology - Full time
    Master in Technology and Learning - Part time
    PGDip/MSc in Health Informatics - Part time
    PGDip/MSc in Health Informatics - Part time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time
    M.Sc. in Computer Science (Interactive Entertainment Technology)

    Dublin City University
    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems - Full time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Full time
    MSc in Multimedia - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Business) - Full time
    MSc in Electronic Commerce (Technical) - Full time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Full time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Full time
    Grad. Dip in Translation Studies/MA Translation Studies - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Full time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering ACCESS
    MSc in Bioinformatics - Full-time
    MSc in Security and Forensic Computing - Full time
    GDip/European MSc in Business Informatics - Full time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Full time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Full time
    Grad Dip in Electronic Systems - Part time
    MEng in Electronic Systems - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Part time
    Dioploma do Cheimithe/MSc i nGno agus i d'Teicneolaiocht an Eolais (Graduate Diploma/MSc in Business and Information Technology) - Part time
    Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications - Part time
    MEng in Telecommunications - Part time
    GD/MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Part time
    GD/ MSC in Plasma and Vacuum Technology - Part time
    Graduate Diploma/MSc E-Learning in Education and Training - Part time
    MSc in Interactive Digital Media - Full Time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Part Time

    University of Limerick
    Grad Dip in Technical Communication/MA Technical Communication - Full time
    Graduate Diploma in Computer Engineering - Full time
    MEng in Computer and Communications Systems - Full time
    M. Tech in Computer Aided Enterprise Performance Modelling - Full time
    Masters in Interactive Computer Media - Full time
    Masters in Music Technology - Full time
    Grad Dip in Software Localistion/MA Software Localisation - Full time
    MA in E-Learning Design and Development - Full time
    Graduate Diploma of Technology in C. A Engineering and Product Design/Master of Technology in Computer Aided Engineering and Product Design - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems Full-time
    Msc in Software Engineering - Full time
    MEng in VLSI Systems - Part time
    MSc in Software Engineering - Part-time
    Graduate Diploma in Computing
    Graduate Diploma/Masters in Digital Media Development for Education
    Master of Science in Global Computing and Localisation
    Graduate Diploma in Localisation Technology
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Full-time
    MSc in Bio-Engineering* - Part-time
    MSc in Health Informatics

    National College of Art and Design
    MA Art in the Digital World - Full time

    If you do one part-time it's 2K per year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 redsheep100


    Does anyone know if these courses will be funded again this year? Or where to get a definitive answer?

    I contacted one of the colleges but they said they haven't been told any differently yet. The HEA website http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding mentions they are under review but no clue as to when a decision will be made.


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