GC230 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing Science

Griffith College Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

291

Up 30 points since 2023 (261).

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About this course

A four-year honours computing degree where you choose a specialism in your later years. It includes a work placement.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover programming, maths for computing, web development, hardware, databases, algorithms and software development. You then specialise in one of four areas: Cloud Computing, Games Development, Network Management or Software Development. Later modules include distributed systems and mobile development.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement of at least six months with a sponsoring company.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in IT or move on to Griffith postgraduate courses such as the MSc in Network and Information Security or Big Data Management and Analytics.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy programming and problem-solving and like learning on the job.

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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
2026291Published after the final round
2025 AQAAQA341
2024 242235344
2023 261246290

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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