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Computer Science Common Entry

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What will I learn?

Are you the kind of person who:

  • Likes problem solving, even if it takes time.
  • Appreciates creativity, and gets a buzz from making “things”?
  • Enjoys using the computer, but you’re curious about how it works.
  • Would like to enrol in a degree program that leads to a wide variety of career paths and opportunities?

Why study Computer Science at UL?

LM121 Computer Science Common Entry is designed to provide you with a gateway to better choice if you’re unsure which area you’d like to study. You can avail of a broad common first year which will introduce you to various topics in Computing. Having gained a better understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remainder of your degree programme. At UL, you get to try before you decide.

LM121 Computer Science is a gateway from Year 1 to a degree in either:

BSc. Computer Systems

BSc. in Cyber Security and IT Forensics

BSc. Computer Games Development

The Faculty of Science and Engineering currently offers a number of degree programmes oriented around computer science. This programme allows you to take a variety of subjects centred on Computer Science (Common Entry) before deciding to choose a specific programme.

The Computer Systems degree is a blend of typical computer science and software engineering degree programmes; with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and data science

Cyber Security and IT Forensics focuses on the construction of safe and secure networks and systems of the future.

Computer Games Development concentrates on approaches and technologies for the design and implementation of intelligent games.

In all of the programmes, you will learn to develop mobile applications and web/ cloud systems applicable to a broad set of areas such as connected health, smart cities, smart homes, entertainment, communication, and automation. Each degree pathways requires three years of study in addition to the one introductory year for LM121.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€21,000.00 (18,98,906) per year
Accommodation (Plassey Village- 8 Bed House) - 5343(Per Academic Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O2/H6 in Mathematics.

TOEFL: 580 (paper based) OR 90 (internet based)

IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

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

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