LM173 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Immersive Software Engineering (Portfolio)

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

652

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Down 24 points since 2023 (676).

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Please note: From 2027 entry, Climate Action and Sustainable Development counts as a science subject for this course's entry requirements.

About this course

A new four-year computer science course where you learn by doing. You finish with an integrated Bachelor and Master qualification.

How long
4 years
What you study
You spend about half your time on campus, working on projects in teams in studio spaces, with continuous assessment instead of end-of-term exams. Entry is by portfolio.
Placement and abroad
The other half of your time is spent in paid residencies, with about 2 years of experience gained across up to 5 companies.
Where it can lead
It can lead to software engineering careers in all sectors, in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious, creative problem solvers and prefer hands-on project work and real jobs over lectures and exams.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023676202467620256512026652

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026652Published after the final round
2025 651656668
2024 676676682
2023 676676679

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • All Languages except English: 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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