MH207 · Level 8 · 4 years
Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster
413
Down 29 points since 2023 (442).
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A four-year Level 8 degree in data science, covering how to collect, manage, analyse and understand data. It includes computer science, maths and statistics.
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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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 413 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 425 | 402 | 466 |
| 2024 | 423 | 423 | 499 |
| 2023 | 442 | 442 | 497 |
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.
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