AU361 · Level 8 · 3 years

Computer Science

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

309

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About this course

This is a three-year honours computer science degree. It is shorter than usual because it is for students who already have some computing background.

How long
3 years
What you study
The course is broad and covers programming, databases, networking, machine learning and AI, and data science. Modules include operating systems, cybersecurity, secure programming, DevOps and project management. You also do a team project.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Who it suits
Suits students who already know some computing and want to move quickly to advanced topics.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

2023308202432720253072026309

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026309Published after the final round
2025 307307397
2024 327327444
2023 308308388

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • Computer Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Donegal website ↗

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