Computer Science Wins Postgraduate Course of the Year Award

Posted on: 15 April 2011

Trinity College’s MSc in Computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems), which is run by the School of Computer Science & Statistics, recently won the postgradireland ‘Postgraduate Course of the Year’ award in the Information Technology category.  Judged by an independent panel of industry experts, the awards recognise the best programmes in Ireland’s university and institute of technology sector.  In deciding the awards, the judges consider the quality of teaching, the relevance of the course work for prospective employers along with reputation, innovation and relationship with industry.

Speaking about the award Trinity’s Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Veronica Campbell, congratulated the Director of the course, Dr Siobhán Clarke, and the Networks and Distributed Systems team on their win: “This award reflects the team’s dedication to its primary goal – to equip graduate students with an integrated set of skills that will allow them to develop their professional careers, as researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, architects and consultants, in a field that is both exciting and constantly-changing.” The judges commended the course for its particularly good links with industry, a strong graduate employment record and its all-round excellent course reputation.

Pictured at the event were Mrs Margaret Dane (Chief Executive, AGCAS); Dr Siobhan Clarke (Senior Lecturer, Trinity College Dublin) and Mr Gavan O’Brien (Commercial Manager, gradireland).

The MSc in Computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems) programme is delivered full-time over one year and covers the state-of-the-art in the design and implementation of networks and distributed systems, preparing students to embrace future developments in the field.  Distributed applications can be found in almost every business sector including healthcare, education and manufacturing as the integration of computer technology and digital communications continues to develop.  Graduates from this course are highly sought after by employers for the specific skill sets acquired during the course of their studies. 

The School of Computer Science and Statistics has gained an international reputation as a centre of excellence in networks and distributed systems, and researchers in the School continue to work closely with many major indigenous and international companies who are active in the field.