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Study all the principles and uses of computers and software for mobile apps and websites, as well as key areas in mathematics, a major project and a six month placement in industry.

• Acquire hands-on programming skills and advanced problem solving techniques in our dedicated computer science building (Eolas).
• You will study another Arts subject or Critical Skills with Computer Science and Mathematics in first year.
• There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH101 Arts to 2nd year MH601 Multimedia Mobile and Web Development (through Arts). Students must have taken and passed at least 22.5 credits of Computer Science in first year. There is no limit on places.

Why choose this degree

• Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying another Arts subject with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates a wider frame of reference.
• The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a €20M state-of-the-art ICT hub. Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and laboratory work.
• Spending time working in industry as part of your degree enhances your employment opportunities once you graduate. We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning through our Computer Science Support Centre, extensive assistance during practical work and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students.

Course Structure:

1st year

Computer Science (30 credits), Mathematics plus 1 other MH101 Arts subject (from the groups available - 1, 2, 4 or 6 or choose Critical Skills). Link to groups table.

2nd, 3rd and 4th year

Concentrate on Computer Science and Multimedia topics only. In 3rd year students complete a minimum 6 month placement (subject to availability).

Career Options:

Computing, programming and software skills are in high demand. Graphical interface design, medical imaging, video based information systems, multimedia systems development, electronic publishing, computer-assisted translation, e-learning systems development, games development, website design and development, and software development are some areas to consider.

These skills are also valued in non-computing industries, such as financial services, business and administration, health services, and the automobile and aeronautics sectors.
Computer Science is a teaching subject at second level and therefore a career in education may also be possible.

Postgraduate study options currently include:

MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
MSc Geocomputation
MSc Data Science
MSc/PhD Computer Science (by research)
Professional Master of Education (second level teaching)