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Pathway + Bachelor

BSc in Computer Science

Ireland

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What will I learn?

If you want to know how computers work and learn how to develop cutting-edge computer, internet and mobile technology, choose Computer Science. Along with programming, you’ll study advanced data tools and algorithms, databases, networks and cryptography, along with other much needed skills such as critical thinking and communications skills.

Use the latest real world tools

At DCU, our Computer Science course has a strong emphasis on software engineering, which is writing, modifying and maintaining software systems. You’ll get to study DevOps and full stack development in second year and use Git for all your project work – these hands-on, practical approaches based on the latest industrial practices.

In third year, you’ll go on a six-month work placement at a tech company and you have the option to study abroad too. There is huge demand for graduate software engineers and systems analysts, so you’ll find a world of opportunity awaits once you finish this course!

Careers

Some Computer Applications (Computer Science) graduates choose to start their own businesses, others begin careers as:

Career Areas

  • Computing and Electronic Companies
  • Finance Companies
  • Self Employment

Career Titles

  • App Developer
  • Cloud Computing Developer
  • Programmer
  • Research and Development
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Teaching
  • Technology Consultant
  • Web Developer
  • Career Prospects
  • Software Engineers
  • Programmers
  • Systems Analysts
  • Web Developers
  • Cloud Computing Developers
  • App Developers
  • Technical Consultants
  • Computer Studies Teachers (degree recognised by the Teaching Council)

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
€16,000.00 (14,46,785) per year
Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July 2025

More details

Start date

January 2025

Venue

DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin 9, D09 V209,

GLASNEVIN,

Dublin,

D09 V209, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

  • Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
  • GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
  • IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  • TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
  • TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
  • Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

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