Overview
The National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM) in Ireland; the University of St. Andrews (UStA) in Scotland; and Université Henri Poincaré Nancy (UHP) in France are offering a two-year double Master Programme, named Erasmus Mundus MSc in Dependable Software Systems (DESEM) Click here for a printable Course Brochure.
Course Objective: Our objective is to provide students with the knowledge, skill and in-depth technical understanding of the key concepts required to design and build dependable software systems. This will be achieved by bringing together the theory and practice of software development and, in particular, through the transfer of knowledge from the classroom via research driven and commercially relevant projects.
Degree Description: The double Erasmus Mundus MSc in Dependable Software Systems (DESEM) will be achieved over two years through the allocation of 120 ECTS. Each student on the integrated programme will study in two of the three partner universities and countries, achieving a degree from each university in which they accomplish 60 ECTS. These degree awards are:
Erasmus Mundus MSc in Rigorous Software Development (NUIM, Ireland)
Erasmus Mundus MSc in Software Engineering (UStA, Scotland)
Diplôme de Master (Mention Informatique) (UHP, France).
Degree
A student will achieve the double Erasmus Mundus MSc in Dependable Software Systems, through the award of two of the above degrees.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
The following criteria must be fulfilled by students applying for the Erasmus Mundus MSc in Dependable Software Systems:
- An honours degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with an average grade of 60% (equivalent to a B, II.1, or assez bien) or above. Extensive industrial experience may be considered as equivalent to academic qualification although such applicants will normally be subject to interview by the consortium.
- English-Language certificate (for non-native speakers of English only). Since the language of instruction is primarily English, students whose first language is not English must provide proof of a minimum knowledge of English such as an IELTS (>= 6.5) certificate or equivalent.
The language of instruction in L’Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy is English. However, it is recommended that students who intend to study in France provide proof of a minimum knowledge of French that will help them in their day-to-day living (for instance B1 or B2 in DALF).
Students who do not have such knowledge will have the option of studying the French Language through courses offered during the their course. Letters of motivation which form part of the application requirements should include information about the students willingness to learn the French Language.
Applicants: SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA FORM may be downloaded here
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS
Category A scholarships
- Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs: € 4 000 for a one-year EMMCs; € 8 000 for courses longer than one year
- Maximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (including insurance coverage): € 4 000 / semester (€8000)
- Monthly allowance: € 1 000 / month
Category B scholarships
- Maximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (including insurance coverage): € 2 000 / semester (€4000)
- Monthly allowance: € 500 / month
The number of monthly allowances is calculated from the start to the end of the course and includes, if applicable, the summer break between two academic years. The monthly allowance amounts may be increased in order to help cover the additional costs of students with special needs; EMMCs concerned will have to inform the Agency accordingly in the context of their annual student scholarship applications.
Scholar Scholarships:
Living allowance (including travel costs): € 1 200 / week for a minimum duration of 2 weeks and a maximum duration of 3 months per scholar
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Apply as above before January 31st 2012
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS
- Candidates apply online using the DESEM online application form (http://pac.nuim.ie) using the course code MHG60
- There is an application fee of €45 which is paid directly to PAC. Page 3 of the application form provides more details.
- Note that the application may be done in stages – the system will recall your previous data entry, and allow you to modify it
- All supporting documents MUST be either uploaded via the 'Application Status' from the online applications system (PAC) or posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland. Required documentation can be scanned in and submitted to the PAC system (using “BROWSE” and “UPLOAD FILE”).
If you have enquiries on the application procedure, or on filling in the form, please email erasmus.mundus@cs.nuim.ie or phone +353-1-7083847
Documents that should be uploaded to support the application:
- Copies of official transcripts of results for all qualifications listed in your application.
- Transcripts of results in languages other than English should be accompanied by a translation into English PLUS a copy of the original certificate indicating the award.
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one from the institution your have graduated/will graduate from)
- Your CV (we recommend that you use the European Format: see http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ for details)
- A copy of your Birth Certificate or valid Passport
- Written evidence of competency in the English Language (for non-native speakers of the English language)
- Written evidence of competency in the French Language (for non-native speakers of the French language who intend to study in France as part of this programme)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SCHOLARS
Applicants for scholar positions should consist of a Curriculum Vitae, appropriate evidence of qualifications and scholarly activities and a statement of the potential contribution that the scholar would bring to the Erasmus Mundus MSc in Dependable Software Systems. Scholars may apply to the Masters consortium at any time. Normally one scholar position per institution will be offered in each year.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Deadlines
* 31st January 2012 for scholarship applications to the DESEM course
* 30 th June 2012 for non-scholarship applications to the DESEM course (non-EU and EU applicants)
Other Important Dates
* Acknowledgement of receipt of submission of application: 1 week (5 working days)
* Notification if application is ineligible: immediately after the eligibility check is complete
* Notification for main and reserve list students: after 29/2/2012
* Notification of success for main list students: late April (date to be set by the Erasmus Mundus programme administration)
* Notification of success for reserve list students: May
* Students must make a formal acceptance of their offer within 10 days of the offer being made
*Appeal deadline: 31st May 2012
* The course starts in September, 2012
INCOMPLETE QUALIFICATIONS
If I have not yet completed my course can I still apply?
It is expected that most students will apply before they have completed their final examinations/language certification. Such applications will be assessed on their previous results, and may be offered a conditional scholarship. Students who are offered a conditional must provide their final results and a copy of their diploma/full certified transcript by June 30th 2012, and will be notified within 5 working daysof final acceptance if they meet the conditions or rejection of they do not.
OTHER INFORMATION THAT I SHOULD BE AWARE OF REGARDING MY APPLICATION
- Information relating to individuals (personal data) is collected and used in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on "the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data"
- The names of all successful candidates will be published on the course website
- If you are selected (proposed for a scholarship, put on the reserve list, or enrolled on a self paying basis) your data may be used for the purposes of evaluating the Erasmus Mundus Programme and will be made available to the Agency, the EM National Structures, the EU Delegations and the Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association, acting as stakeholders of the programme
If you have enquiries on the application procedure, or on filling in the form, please email erasmus.mundus@cs.nuim.ie or phone +353-1-7083847
Official website: http://www.cs.nuim.ie/
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