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This BSc (Hons) in Computing and IT Degree course utilises a carefully designed programme schedule with modules focused on Computing in IT topics. The development of this programme was largely driven by demand from a number of industries, both those that operate directly in IT, and from those who require the solutions that computing in IT graduates design and implement (such as biotechnology, financial services, physical sciences, and more).

The design and development of modules within this IT degree were informed by extensive industry consultation. The collaboration with industry centred on the importance of developing problem solving and critical thinking skills within the learner, and a willingness to engage in self-directed learning. The consultation process also highlighted the importance of developing soft skills as these skills can be treated secondary to technical skills but are of significant importance when working in multicultural and diverse teams.

Course Aims and Objectives:

On completion of the BSc (Hons) in Computing and IT degree at CCT College Dublin graduates should:

Be Technically Skilled: Graduates will have the clarity and understanding of the subject area to be able to collaboratively diagnose a subject domain problem from the required overlying system architecture perspective. The ability and insight to be able to examine the contributing factors or components needed to develop the system solution (P.R.I.S.M.). Have the technical skills to be able to design and implement solutions across multiple platforms, utilising multiple programming languages to confidently integrate solutions. The graduate will also have the ability to gather data efficiently, to analyse data, to store and secure data, and to effectively deploy and manage enterprise and cloud-based service solutions.

Be a Problem Solver

Have Professionalism

Be a Strong Communicator

Be an Effective Team Player and Leader

Career and Progression Opportunities:

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.