TA312 - Bachelor Degree in Science - Computing

About the Course

This three year programme is aimed at giving you the skills and knowledge necessary to work at a technical level in the computing industry. In this programme you will learn not only the latest coding techniques but also how to specify and design systems for business, for the web, for hospitals, for the future. As part of this programme you will work in a team environment to develop a number of software projects.

Typical roles obtained by graduates of this programme include junior systems developers, IT support, database administrators, junior systems analysts and network engineers. Salaries and careers prospects for computing graduates are excellent with most graduates reporting promotion within two years of taking up a position.

Course Code TA 312
Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing)
Length of programme: 3 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry
requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Computer Studies in Second Level schools in Ireland.
Follow-on Degree
Follow-on Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Computing). 1 year.

computer_lab This programme covers a range of material from how to design and develop IT systems to how to develop for the web and how to link together computing systems. As a graduate of this programme you can look forward to obtaining lucrative and interesting employment in Ireland’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

Graduates of the B. Sc. in Computing may also proceed to a B. Sc. (Hons) in Computing. It is also interesting to note that this programme shares a common first year with the B. Sc. (IT Management) programme and that student are in a position to transfer from the Computing stream to the IT Management programme (subject to places being available) at the end of year 1 should they feel that this stream suits their skills better.

What do I Need?

Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Computing)
Grade D3 or higher in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level including English or Irish and Maths at Grade D3 or higher. (Grade C3 in Ordinary Level Maths is recommended but is not a requirement).
No previous, serious computing experience required
Students needn’t arrive as computer whiz-kids. They learn to become experts with us!
Recent minimum CAO points: 200
Recent points range for applicants choosing this programme: 490 - 200

Career Opportunities

student_corridor The ICT sector in Ireland employs over 100,000 people with seven of the top ten It companies in the world located in Ireland. The Irish Government’s Expert Group for Predicting Future Skills Needs currently reports that computing graduates are in short supply in Ireland and that this situation is likely to continue. Now is your chance to choose a programme which will open doors to a long term interesting and rewarding career.

Typical roles include Web Developer, Webmaster, Junior Analyst, Junior Developer, Junior Network Engineer and Database and information system support.

Check http://www.chooseit.ie to see the range of roles available to you if you pursue a career in computing.

Graduate Profiles

Patricia Maher IT Consultant
I graduated from the college in 1997 with a First Class Honours Degree in Computing. I went on to pursue a career in I.T, concentrating on leading financial institutions based in Dublin. Projects I have worked on include Banking365 and Banking 365 Plus (web-based service). I now work as an IT consultant in the banking sector. The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding.

Niall Roche Software Developer Mobile Aware
Niall obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in 2001 and his M.Sc. in 2004. My M.Sc. project was based on a research collaboration between IT Tallaght and mobile technology development company Mobile Aware. I now work as a developer for MobileAware. My job takes me around the world talking to clients in the Far East, Europe and America.

Course Subjects

Bachelor Degree in Science ( Computing ) - TA312
Semester 1	Semester 2
Software Development 1	Software Development 2
Systems Analysis 1	Systems Analysis 2
Discrete Mathematics 1	Statistics
Business and Informations Systems	Visual Design
Computer Architecture	Introduction to Operating Systems
Web and Database Fundamentals	Communication
Semester 3	Semester 4
Software Development 3	Software Development 4
Software Engineering	Project
Discrete Mathematics 2	Management Science
Financial Management	Web Design and Development 1
Networking 1	Networking 2
Databases	Human Resource Management and Law
(BSc)Semester 5	(BSc)Semester 6
Software Development 5	Software Development 6
Object Orientated System Design 1	Object Orientated System Design 2
Logic and Problem Solving	Linear Algebra
Web Design and Development 2	Project
Distributed and Mobile Computing	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Advanced Databases
(BSc Hons)Semester 7	(BSc Hons)Semester 8
Software Development 7	Distributed and Component Software Technologies
Interactive Media Design	Interactive Media Design
Computation Theory	Enterprise Applications Architecture
Information Management	Project
Advance Database Applications	Network Management
	Cooperative Information Systems

Select here to view the course subjects and TA312 - Computing.pdf

Student Life

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How to Apply

Barry Feeney MSc PhD ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042402 email

Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404

Further Information

Select here to visit the Dept of Computing Website

Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA) Level 5/6 Award provided it contains one of the following in the award:
C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths or B20029 Statistics.