Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and IT

Full-time learners undertake the programme over four calendar years, comprising two semesters, commencing in September and February.

Year 1 – Stage One

• Programming – Object Oriented Approach
• Introduction to H.C.I. (Human Computer Interaction)
• Networking Technologies
• Computing Architecture
• Time and Task Management
• Discrete Mathematics for Computing
• Operating Systems
• Project Skills
• Client-Side programming

Year 2 – Stage Two

• Object Oriented Constructs
• Linear Algebra
• Wireless Networking
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Databases: Approaches and Systems
• Server-side Programming
• Research Skills
• Network Services and Virtualization
• Cross Platform Development
• Business Information Systems
• Integrated Application Development

Year 3 – Stage Three

• Algorithms, Architectures and Design Patterns
• Advanced Numerical Methods
• Switching and Routing
• Distributed Digital Transactions
• Legal, Ethical and Privacy Issues
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Concurrent Systems
• Data Storage Solutions
• Networks and Systems Security
• Commercial Solutions Design

Year 4 – Stage Four

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Visualisation and Communication
• Data Exploration and Preparation
• Cloud Services
• Professional Development
• Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence
• Strategic Business IT
• Problem Solving for Industry

To be considered for entry on to the programme applicants should hold:

• A grade H5 or above in two higher level leaving certificate subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. This should include:
  1.A grade of O6/ H7 or above in Leaving Certificate English,
  2.A grade O6/H7 or above in Mathematics;

OR
 

• Holders of a FETAC/QQI major award Level 5 Certificate in Computing or Information Technology (or equivalent) or QQI/HETAC major award Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computing or Information Technology (or equivalent) can apply for entry onto the programme.
• English language competency to CEFRL B2+ (IELTS 6.0) for students whose first language is not English.
• Applicants who do not possess the specified entry qualifications may demonstrate their potential to succeed through provision of other evidence as outlined in ‘Access’ below.
• All applicants should be confident in the use of basic computer applications.

Home Full-time –  €5,000 per year

Full-time Non EU Offshore – €8,600 per year

This Degree in Computing and IT works towards bridging the skills gap in the current computing / IT sphere, with the emerging technologies, being classed as Innovation Accelerators, of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and associated cognitive systems being utilised on a global scale for data conglomeration and manipulation, the traditional IT practitioner’s role has taken a significant shift. The programme strives to bring a learner through the necessary steps to be able to compete professionally in today’s labour market. The degree course will provide graduates with the ability to advance their career by attaining a qualification which enables them to secure or advance in employment in a range of entry and intermediate industry positions specific to computing and IT.

Graduates of this Degree in Computing and IT should be able to secure professional roles at entry and intermediate positions in computing and IT related industries, and progress to leadership or research roles using skills related to those learned in the programme curriculum. This IT degree will also provide graduates with the foundation upon which they can further their studies at level 9 (MSc) in Computing (including the MSc in Applied Software Development at CCT College) or one of many Computing-related disciplines (in Ireland or abroad) such as Computer Science, Computational Science, Information Systems, IT Management, Technology and Innovation Management, Information Security & Digital Forensics, Information Systems Processes, and others.