GC430 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing Science

Griffith College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

283

Up 22 points since 2023 (261).

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 honours degree in computing. You choose one of four specialisms in the later years.

How long
4 years
What you study
You begin with programming, computer hardware, operating systems, web development and software development. Later years add databases, data structures, algorithms, statistics, networks and mobile development. The four specialisms are Cloud Computing, Games Development, Network Management and Software Development.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement module with at least six months of on-the-job training in a company.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go on to Griffith masters degrees in network and information security or big data management and analytics, as well as IT careers.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy programming and problem solving and want real experience in a company.

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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
2026283Published after the final round
2025 263245359
2024 249220390
2023 261261374

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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