Computer science masters courses

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Hi all,

I'm thinking of applying to TCD to study the Masters in Networks and distributed computing, but I don't know what sort of grade they are expecting, or how much your previous academic record is taken into account. Im hoping to graduate with a 2.1, studying Computer applications in DCU at the moment. If anyone could shed light on this topic I'd appreciate it, thanks

Eric

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II.1 is the normal minimum for a Masters'. Don't know the details of the course. Here's the general Postgraduate website.

Crash

Generally, 2.1 is the min for a postgrad in trinity. as for past record, I think you might be quizzed over past low grades but if you're able to talk its cool. for more details, talk to nietzschean - he's doing a postgrad (research) at the mo - i'm only a lowely comp sci undergrad.

Nietzschean

Realistically you need a II.I to get yourself in with no hassle, sometimes its possible with a II.II but your looking at alot of hassle, as offically you need a II.I for a masters in tcd, which means the course director of the masters would need to appeal on your behalf to let you do the course. And for that you'd need a very good academic record or some great reason.

Moral of the story is, if you get the II.I you should be ok, if not...prepare for oodles of hassle and probally not getting in.

One of my mates is doing a Masters at the moment who got a II.2 - but he got a II.1 or higher in the actual topic that he's doing the Masters in, so they allowed it.

Nietzschaen is probably spot on.