AU363 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

318

Up 22 points since 2023 (296).

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About this course

This four-year degree covers data science and artificial intelligence. Data science means finding patterns in large amounts of data.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with programming, maths and statistics, databases and computer systems. Later you study data warehousing, big data architecture, machine learning, data ethics, and reporting and visualisation. You also do project management.
Placement and abroad
You do a placement module in the course.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and logic and enjoy finding patterns in information.

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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

2023296202434520253712026318

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026318Published after the final round
2025 371371465
2024 345345544
2023 296296357

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

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

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