Program Overview

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Computing (General Entry)

Overview

The Computing (General Entry) program is a four-year Level 8 course that offers students the opportunity to choose between two specializations: Software Development and Information Technology Management. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of computing.

Program Details

TU Code

TU859

CAO Point Range 2024

226−520

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor in Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

85

Location

Tallaght

What is Computing (General Entry)?

The Computing (General Entry) program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in computing, allowing them to choose between two specializations: Software Development and Information Technology Management. This program is well-established and highly regarded, with a strong focus on producing job-ready graduates.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: F2/O6/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements:
  • Three distinctions plus a pass in:
    • B20029
    • C20139
    • C20174
    • C20175
    • N33029
    • 4N2138
    • 5N0554
    • 5N0556
    • 5N16654
    • 5N1833
    • 5N18396
    • 5N2066
    • 6N3395
  • OR
  • F2/O6/H7 in LC Maths

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

A sample timetable for this course is available.

Career Opportunities

Graduate Job Titles

• Software Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Software Test Automation
• IT Specialist
• Cloud Engineer
• System Administrator
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Technology Consultant
• Solution Architect
• Operations Specialist
• Network Manager

Graduate Employers

• Amazon AWS
• SAP
• Workday
• Microsoft Ireland
• Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch
• Fidelity Investments
• Accenture
• Version1
• Mastercard
• Bearing Point
• Ergo
• Evros

Work Placement

Students on this course will participate in a 6-8 month work placement in the third year of the course.

Module Listing

Year One

• Critical Skills Development
• Visual Design & User Experience
• Business & Information Systems
• Discrete Mathematics 1
• Computer Architecture
• Software Development 1

Year Four

• Applied Machine Learning [Mandatory]
• Enterprise Applications Development 1 [Mandatory]
• Information Management [Mandatory]
• Interactive Media Design & Visualisation [Mandatory]
• Project [Mandatory]
• Social Media Analysis [Mandatory]

Advanced Entry

This is a common Year 1; In order to avail of advanced entry, you need to choose one of the following stream choices:

• Computing with Software Development (TU099)
• Information Technology Management (TU068)

Student Testimonial

"I chose this course on a recommendation from a friend who had previously studied it, he said he loved it and that it led him to a good and fulfilling job. By far the best thing about this course is the work placement. I did my placement in Fidelity Investments. While I found it daunting at first at the thoughts of going out to work for a company, once there and settled in I didn't want to leave. The seven months flew by and to say I learned loads is an understatement." - Andrew Sullivan, Student TU859