GY350 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computer Science and Information Technology

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

440

Down 81 points since 2023 (521).

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About this course

This Galway degree gives a theoretical and applied grounding in computer science and IT, with a long industry placement built in.

How long
4 years
What you study
Core topics include programming, algorithms, software engineering, databases, networking, computer systems and human computer interaction. You also take modules from maths, statistics and philosophy. Final year includes a project and modules such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Placement and abroad
Students complete an eight-month industry placement from January to August, with on-campus projects if an external placement isn't found.
Who it suits
Suits students who like logical problem solving, maths and building things with code.

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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

2023521202449820254402026440

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026440Published after the final round
2025 440440481
2024 498498531
2023 521520554

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O2

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

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