DB503 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing (Software Development)

Dublin Business School · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This is the Software Development stream of the BSc (Hons) in Computing at Dublin Business School. It is an honours degree with a broad grounding in computing before you specialise.

How long
4 years
What you study
The general Computing degree covers core computing and information systems, with room to specialise in areas such as software development and web and mobile. It aims to build problem solving, teamwork and communication skills. You finish with a capstone project.
Placement and abroad
The degree includes a work placement in an IT role.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy logical thinking and want to learn how to build software.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026–Published after the final round
2025 275275400
2024 341253341
2023 315243340

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

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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